Neural and Hormone Systems Flashcards
1
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myelin sheath
A
specialized cells that are wrapped around the axon to help transmit message
2
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Action potential
A
electrochemical impulses that travels from the cell body down to the end of the axon
3
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Synapse
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junction between two neurons
4
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Neurotransmitters
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Chemical signal between neurons
5
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What are endorphins
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Reduce pain and promote pleasure
6
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what is Dopamine and what is the result of having too much?
A
affect neurons involved in voluntary movement, reward, learning, memory
schizophrenia
7
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Serotonin
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Affects neurons involved in sleep, appetite, mood
8
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epinephrine and norepinephrine
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aka adrenaline and noradrenaline
Involved in stress response
9
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sympathetic
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increase physiological arousal
stress
fight or flight
10
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parasympathetic
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decreases arousal
peace
rest and digest
