Chapter 3 Learning Checks and Review test Flashcards
Collection of organs including neurons and supportive systems that creates and conducts signals to various parts of our body.
nervous system
long-distance messengers of our nervous system
hormones
branch of psychology that studies the connection of bodily systems and behavior
biological psychology
study of the brain and the nervous system
biological psychology
nerve cells that provide fast communication
neurons
involved in creation of new memories
hippocampus
relays information from the cortex and is involved in sleep and arousal
reticular activating system
detects need states
hypothalamus
sleep and wakefulness
pons
relay station for sensory information
thalamus
breathing, heartbeat, and other essential functions
medulla
initiation of movement
substantia nigra
coordination of movement
cerebellum
