Neuroanatomy Terms: Neurons, Neurotransmitters, Nervous Systems, and Brain Regions, Quizzes of Psychology

Download Neuroanatomy Terms: Neurons, Neurotransmitters, Nervous Systems, and Brain Regions and more Quizzes Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 neuron DEFINITION 1 send and receive information TERM 2 sensory neuron DEFINITION 2 carries information towards the central nervous system TERM 3 motor neuron DEFINITION 3 carries information towards the peripheral nervous system TERM 4 glial cells DEFINITION 4 fills in space between neurons TERM 5 reflexes DEFINITION 5 automatic reactions controlled by spinal pathways TERM 6 dendrite DEFINITION 6 receive information from other neurons TERM 7 axon DEFINITION 7 neuron cell's transmitter action potential travels down from soma to terminal buttons TERM 8 soma DEFINITION 8 body/cell of a neuron genetics and main processes of neuron TERM 9 terminal buttons DEFINITION 9 help with neural transmission TERM 10 synapse DEFINITION 10 gaps between terminal buttons TERM 21 endorphins DEFINITION 21 brain's natural painkillers TERM 22 central nervous system DEFINITION 22 brain and spinal cord TERM 23 peripheral nervous system DEFINITION 23 nerves, etc. outside of brain and spinal cord that record information and send back to central TERM 24 limbic system DEFINITION 24 motivational and emotional behaviors and memory TERM 25 somatic nervous system DEFINITION 25 transmits information towards the brain TERM 26 autonomic nervous system DEFINITION 26 controls automatic needs vital to life TERM 27 sympathetic nervous system DEFINITION 27 allows functionality under stress fight-or-flight TERM 28 parasympathetic nervous system DEFINITION 28 maintains body's natural movements vital to survival TERM 29 hindbrain DEFINITION 29 where brain and spinal cord merge; basic life support system TERM 30 medulla DEFINITION 30 controls reflexes, heart-rate, breathing TERM 31 pons DEFINITION 31 work with medulla in hindbrain TERM 32 midbrain DEFINITION 32 middle portion; helps gather reactions to sensory events TERM 33 forebrain DEFINITION 33 outer portion; mainly the cerebral cortex which is where higher-level thought processes take place TERM 34 amyglada DEFINITION 34 helps process and remember emotional reactions TERM 35 reticular formation DEFINITION 35 controls arousal, sleep, conscience