Neuroantomy + Neuro Physiology

Question 1

Define brain compartmentalized?

Answer 1

• Regions of the brain re specialized for different functions, which makes the brain efficient at processing multiple sources of information

Question 2

Subcritical regions are like?

Answer 2

• Large, gray matter structures
• Lots of connections with other regions
• Diverse functions

Question 3

Basal ganglia

Answer 3

Motor control connection to cortex

Question 4

Limbic system

Answer 4

Emotions
Learning

Question 5

Thalamus

Answer 5

Sensory-relay station

Question 6

Hypothalamus

Answer 6

Four Fs
Feeding
fighting
fleeing
Mating

Question 7

Cerebellum

Answer 7

Coordinated movement
Learning

Question 8

Functions of glia

Answer 8

Structural support
Storing energy
Cleaning up
Insulation
Enhanced communication between neurons

Question 9

For any behavior and mental processes to occur depends

Answer 9

It depends on the structure and how this structure supports the neuron In communication

Question 10

Shape classification pf neuron

Answer 10

Unipolar: one root divided into axon and dendrites
Bipolar: two branches axon & dendrites
Multipolar: one long axon and many small branches for dendrites

Question 11

Action Potential

Answer 11

A propagated electrical signal message that travels along the axon to the presynaptic axon terminal

Question 12

Ion transporters

Answer 12

-activity move ions against concentration grading and creating concentration gradient

Question 13

Ion channels

Answer 13

Diffuse down concentration gradient
Cause selective permeability to certain ions