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Chapter 3 - Biopsychology Flashcards

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the state of readiness of a neuron membrane’s potential between signals

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resting potential

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cell body

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soma

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secretes hormones that regulate blood sugar

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pancreas

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structure in the temporal lobe associated with learning and memory

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hippocampus

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division of the brain located between the forebrain and the hindbrain; contains the reticular formation

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midbrain

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specific version of a gene

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allele

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asserts our genes set the boundaries within which we operate, and our environment interacts with the genes to determine where in that range we will fall

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range of reaction

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level of charge in the membrane that causes the neuron to become active

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threshold of excitation

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strip of cortex in the temporal lobe that is responsible for processing auditory information

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auditory cortex

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fatty substance that insulates axons

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myelin sheath

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midbrain structure important in regulating the sleep/wake cycle, arousal, alertness, and motor activity

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reticular formation

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study of gene-environment interactions, such as how the same genotype leads to different phenotypes

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epigenetics

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allele whose phenotype will be expressed in an individual that possesses that allele

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dominant allele

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involved in stress-related activities and functions

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sympathetic nervous system

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bump or ridge on the cerebral cortex

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gyrus

plural: gyri

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largest part of the brain, containing the cerebral cortex, the thalamus, and the limbic system, among other structures

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forebrain

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helix-shaped molecule made of nucleotide base pairs

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deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

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surface of the brain that is associated with our highest mental capabilities

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cerebral cortex

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thick band of neural fibers connecting the brain’s two hemispheres

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corpus callosum

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genetic makeup of an individual

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genotype

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incoming signal from another neuron is either sufficient or insufficient to reach the threshold of excitation

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all-or-none

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secretes hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, and appetite

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thyroid

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protein on the cell surface where neurotransmitters attach

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receptor

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individual’s inheritable physical characteristics

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phenotype

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hindbrain structure that connects the brain and spinal cord; involved in regulating brain activity during sleep
pons
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long strand of genetic information
chromosome
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twins who develop from two different eggs fertilized by different sperm, so their genetic material varies the same as in non-twin siblings
fraternal twins
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axon terminal containing synaptic vesicles
terminal button
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imaging technique in which a computer coordinates and integrates multiple x-rays of a given area
computerized tomography (CT) scan
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cell membrane that allows smaller molecules or molecules without an electrical charge to pass through it, while stopping larger or highly charged molecules
semipermeable membrane
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neurotransmitter is pumped back into the neuron that released it
reuptake
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important for speech comprehension
Wernicke's area
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consisting of two different alleles
heterozygous
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drugs that treat psychiatric symptoms by restoring neurotransmitter balance
psychotropic medication
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sequence of DNA that controls or partially controls physical characteristics
gene
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cells in the nervous system that act as interconnected information processors, which are essential for all of the asks of the nervous system
neurons
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hindbrain structure that controls automated processes like breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate
medulla
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brain and spinal cord
central nervous system (CNS)
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consisting of two identical alleles
homozygous
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collection of structures involved in processing emotion and memory
limbic system
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twins that develop from the same sperm and egg
identical twins
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part of cerebral cortex associated with hearing, memory, emotion, and some aspects of language; contains primary auditory cortex
temporal lobe
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multiple genes affecting a given trait
polygenic
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connects the brain and spinal cord to the muscles, organs, and senses in the periphery of the body
peripheral nervous system (PNS)
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strip of cortex involved in planning and coordinating movement
motor cortex
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part of the cerebral cortex involved in reasoning, motor control, emotion, and language; contains motor cortex
frontal lobe
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hindbrain structure that controls our balance, coordination, movement, and motor skills, and it is thought to be important in processing some types of memory
cerebellum
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midbrain structure where dopamine is produced; associated with mood, reward, and addiction
ventral tegmental area (VTA)
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deep groove in the brain's cortex
longitudinal fissure
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essential for processing sensory information from across the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain
somatosensory cortex
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chemical messenger released by endocrine glands
hormone
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relays sensory and motor information to and from the CNS
somatic nervous system
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allele whose phenotype will be expressed only if an individual is homozygous for that allele
recessive allele
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midbrain structure where dopamine is produced; involved in control of movement
substantia nigra
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region in the left hemisphere that is essential for language production
Broca's area
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left or right half of the brain
hemisphere
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area in the frontal lobe responsible for higher-level cognitive functioning
prefrontal cortex
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depressions or grooves in the cerebral cortex
sulcus | sulci
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forebrain structure that regulates sexual motivation and behavior and a number of homeostatic processes; serves as an interface between the nervous system and the endocrine system
hypothalamus
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part of the cerebral cortex involved in processing various sensory and perceptual information; contains the primary somatosensory cortex
parietal lobe
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MRI that shows changes in metabolic activity over time
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
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state of equilibrium - biological conditions, such as body temperature, are maintained at optimal levels
homeostasis
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difference in charge across the neuronal membrane
membrane potential
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drug that mimics or strengthens the effects of a neurotransmitters
agonist
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activation of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, allowing access energy reserves and heightened sensory capacity so that we might fight off a given threat of run away to safety
fight or flight response
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sensory relay for the brain
thalamus
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major extension of the soma
axon
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series of glands that produce chemical substances known as hormones
endocrine system
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involves injecting individuals with a mildly radioactive substance and monitoring changes in blood flow to different regions of the brain
positron emission tomography (PET) scan
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division of the brain containing the medulla, pons, and cerebellum
hindbrain
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branch-like extension of the soma that receives incoming signals from other neurons
dendrite
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view of gene-environment interaction that asserts our genes affect our environment, and our environment influences the expression of our genes
genetic environmental correlation
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recording the electrical activity of the brain via electrodes to the scalp
electroencephalography (EEG)
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sudden, permanent change in a gene
mutation
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view that psychological disorders like depression and schizophrenia are associated with imbalances in one or more neurotransmitter systems
biological perspective
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secretes a number of key hormones, which regulate fluid levels in the body, and a number of messenger hormones, which direct the activity of other glands in the endocrine system
pituitary gland
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magnetic fields used to produce a picture of the tissue being imaged
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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states that organisms that are better suited for their environments will survive and reproduce compared to those that are poorly suited for their environments
theory of evolution by natural selection
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electrical signal that moves down the neuron's axon
action potential
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storage site for neurotransmitters
synaptic vesicle
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nervous system cell that provides physical and metabolic support to neurons, including neuronal insulation and communication, and nutrient and waste transport
glial cell
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associated with routine, day-to-day operations of the body
parasympathetic nervous system
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drug that blocks or impedes the normal activity of a given neurotransmitter
antagonist
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structure in the limbic system involved in our experience of emotion and tying emotional meaning to our memories
amygdala
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small gap between two neurons where communication occurs
synapse
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disease related to insufficient insulin production
diabetes
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part of the cerebral cortex associated with visual processing; contains the primary visual cortex
occipital lobe
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concept that each hemisphere of the brain is associated with specialized functions
lateralization
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chemical messenger of the nervous system
neurotransmitter
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secretes sexual hormones, which are important for successful reproduction, and mediate both sexual motivation and behavior
gonad
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sits atop our kidneys and secretes hormones involved in the stress response
adrenal gland
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controls our internal organs and glands
autonomic nervous system

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