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Question 1

Neural Cells

Answer 1

Basic building of the nervous stem, responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body.

Question 2

Neurons

Answer 2

Responsible for many of body’s actions

Question 3

Gial Cells

Answer 3

Cells that support nerve cells, or neurons, in the nervous system

Question 4

The Reflex Arc

Answer 4

Function in order to maintain a balanced and stable position

Question 5

Sensory Neurons

Answer 5

Nerve cells that receive sensory input from the environment and transmit that information to the brain

Question 6

Motor Neurons

Answer 6

Specialized brain cells that transmit impulses from the brain and spinal cord to muscles,glands,and organs throughout the body

Question 7

Interneurons

Answer 7

Connects sensory and motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord

Question 8

Mirror Neurons

Answer 8

Provide a mechanism for action understanding, imitation learning, and stimulation of other peoples behavior

Question 9

Neural Transmission

Answer 9

Transmission of nerve impulses across synapse

Question 10

All Or Nothing Principle

Answer 10

Describes how nerve cells either fire at full strength or do not

Question 11

Depolarization

Answer 11

Membrane potential becomes less negative, facilitating the generation of an action potential

Question 12

Refractory Period

Answer 12

The period immediately after a neuronal firing during which no additional neuronal firings can be completed

Question 13

Resting Potential

Answer 13

When a neuron is resting

Question 14

Reuptake

Answer 14

Pre synaptic neuron reabsorbs its released neurotransmitter after the neurotransmitter has done its job by binding to the postsynaptic neuron

Question 15

Threshold

Answer 15

The lowest point at which a particular stimulus will cause a response in an organism

Question 16

Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 16

Chronic disease of the CNS where immune system attacks sheath and causes communication problems between your brain and body

Question 17

Myasthenia gravis

Answer 17

Chronic autoimmune disorder in which antibodies destroy the communication between nerves and muscle, resulting in weakness of the skeletal muscles

Question 18

Neurotransmitter

Answer 18

Chemical that allows neurons to communicate with each other throughout the body

Question 19

Excitatory Transmitter

Answer 19

Excite neuron that causes neurons to fire off the message.

Question 20

Inhibitory Transmitter

Answer 20

Block or prevent the chemical message from being passed along any further

Question 21

Dopamine

Answer 21

Type of neurotransmitter and hormone that plays a role in movement, memory, and motivation

Question 22

Serotonin

Answer 22

Neurotransmitter with an integral role in the body like behavior, mood, memory, and gastrointestinal homeostasis

Question 23

Norepinephrine

Answer 23

Neurotransmitter of the brain that plays as essential role in the regulation of arousal, attention, cognitive function, and stress resctions

Question 24

Glutamate

Answer 24

Neurotransmitter important to memory cognition and mood regulation

Question 25

GABA

Answer 25

neurotransmitter, chemical messenger to your brain, blocks specific signals in CNS to slow down brain (produces a calming affect)

Question 26

Endorphins

Answer 26

Neurotransmitter released by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus in the brain.

Question 27

Substance P

Answer 27

Neuroleptics involved in inflammation and in signaling noxious stimulation to the brain

Question 28

Acetylcholine

Answer 28

Neurotransmitter that is considered excitatory and carries messages from brain to body

Question 29

Adrenaline

Answer 29

Helps you prepare for stressful or dangerous situations, secreted by adrenaline glands

Question 30

Leptin

Answer 30

Hormone your body releases that helps maintain your nor a, weight on a long term basis

Question 31

Ghrelin

Answer 31

Multifaceted hormone which activates its receptor, growth hormone secretagogue receptor, insulin increase and protects cardiovascular health

Question 32

Melatonin

Answer 32

Hormone in your body that plays a role in sleep

Question 33

OxyContin

Answer 33

Euphoria, a feeling of relaxation are the most common affect of oxycodone on the brain

Question 34

Psychoactive Drugs

Answer 34

Chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alteration in perception, moods consciousness, cognition, or behavior

Question 35

Antagonists

Answer 35

Chemical medication that attaches to the brain receptors and inhibits an agonist from reacting

Question 36

Stimulants

Answer 36

Broad class of drugs that increase the activity of the CNS

Question 37

Depressants

Answer 37

Substances that slow down the CNS resulting in an overall feeling of relaxation

Question 38

Hallucinogens

Answer 38

Group of drugs that alter a persons perception of reality

Question 39

Opioids

Answer 39

Natural semi synthetic or synthetic chemicals that interact with opioid receptors in the body and brain and reduce perception of pain