3.1.10 Interference to neurotransmitters

Question 1

What are the two main divisions of the human nervous system?

Answer 1

Central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (somatic and autonomic)

Question 2

What is the role of the spinal cord in the human nervous system?

Answer 2

It facilitates the spinal reflex

Question 3

Name the four lobes of the cerebral cortex.

Answer 3

• Frontal lobe * Occipital lobe * Parietal lobe * Temporal lobe

Question 4

Where does language processing occur in the brain?

Answer 4

Broca’s area, Wernicke’s area, and Geschwind’s territory

Question 5

Which parts of the brain coordinate voluntary movement?

Answer 5

Primary motor cortex, cerebellum, and basal ganglia

Question 6

Which brain structures are involved in emotion?

Answer 6

Limbic system, amygdala, and prefrontal cortex

Question 7

What is the difference between excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters?

Answer 7

Excitatory neurotransmitters promote neuronal firing, while inhibitory neurotransmitters suppress it

Question 8

Fill in the blank: _______ is an example of an excitatory neurotransmitter.

Answer 8

Glutamate

Question 9

Fill in the blank: _______ is an example of an inhibitory neurotransmitter.

Answer 9

Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA)

Question 10

Compare the functions of dopamine and serotonin.

Answer 10

Dopamine is involved in reward and motor control; serotonin regulates mood and sleep

Question 11

What two diseases are associated with impaired neurotransmitter functioning?

Answer 11

Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease

Question 12

What factors can cause neurotransmitter malfunction?

Answer 12

• Biological factors * Environmental factors * High levels of stress * Poor diet * Other lifestyle factors

Question 13

True or False: Mental health conditions can be related to deficits in neurotransmitters.

Answer 13

True