Biological Approach Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What are the 4 lobes of the brain
A
- Frontal lobe
- Temporal lobe
- Parietal lobe
- Occipital lobe
2
Q
What is the cerebral cortex
A
Outer layer of the brain
Plays a key role in mental processes
3
Q
Define phenotype
A
The physical representation of the individuals genotype
4
Q
Define genotype
A
Inherited genetic makeup of an individual
Fixed at conception
The genes present in each of your cells
5
Q
What are neurotransmitters
A
Chemicals that transmit electrical messages from one nerve cell in the brain to another
6
Q
What neurotransmitter has been linked to depression ?
Is it over or under active
A
The under activity of serotonin
7
Q
What neurotransmitter has been linked to schizophrenia
Is it over or under active
A
Over activity of dopamine
