neurotransmitters and stuff
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CNS has two components | spinal cord and brain
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brain is composed of | forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain
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PNS has two main components | somatic and autonomic nervous system
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somatic nervous system is composed of | afferent neurons and efferent neurons
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autonomic nervous system is composed of | parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems
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region associated with higher thinking | forebrain
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associated with directing movement, sensory integration, language learning and memory | cerebrum
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portion of the brain associated with emotion and memory formation | limbic system
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integration center; plays an important role in coordinating the senses, consciousness, alertness and sleep | thalamus
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connects the nervous system and endocrine system. It is associated with thermoregulation, hunger, thirst, hydration, sleep, and circadian rhythms | hypothalamus
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helps integrate information from various parts of the brain. In this way it plays a role in motor coordination and motivation | midbrain
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associated with the more critical functions of life. constructed of anatomical structures found in the most inferior aspect of the brain. | hindbrain
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neurotransmitter CNS: associated with areas of the brain involved in directing and coordinating movement PNS: stimulates contraction of muscles at the neuromuscular junction | acetylcholine
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neurotransmitter CNS: primarily used by the brain stem PNS: primary neurotransmitter used by the sympathetic nervous system | norepinephrine
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neurotransmitter CNS: primarily found in brain stem. Associated with motivation and movemant PNS small role related to digestion | dopamine
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neurotransmitter CNS: found throughout the brain. Usually an inhibitory neurotransmitter. PNS: no role | GABA
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neurotransmitter CNS: found throughout the brain. Associated with consciousness and perception PNS: no role | serotonin
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neurotransmitter CNS: found throughout the brain. Usually an excitatory neurotransmitter. Associated with learning and memory formation PNS: no role | glutamate
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