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Neuroscience olympiad

This class was created by Brainscape user Elsie Dahl. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

By: Elsie Dahl
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Decks in this class (16)

Chapter 1
What are the main components of t...,
What are the two types of cells i...,
What is the function of sensory n...
30  cards
Chapter 2
What two forms of activity are co...,
How do neurons interact within th...,
What happens when chemical signal...
32  cards
Chapter 3
What are synapses 1,
What are the two components of a ...,
How is the signal transmitted acr...
25  cards
Chapter 4
What motivates many people to use...,
How do recreational drugs often a...,
What psychological processes are ...
30  cards
Chaptere 5
What sensory modalities do somato...,
Which parts of the body have the ...,
Name the four types of touch rece...
24  cards
Chapter 6
Why are humans considered highly ...,
What type of energy is light 2,
What part of the eye does light a...
34  cards
Chapter 7
What are the three stages the bra...,
What is the motor hierarchy 2,
What happens at the neuromuscular...
23  cards
Chapter 8
What is the overall plan of the h...,
What primarily determines the bra...,
What scientific advancement has s...
37  cards
Chapter 9
What is developmental dyslexia 1,
How many people are estimated to ...,
Why is dyslexia often emotionally...
23  cards
Chapter 10
What is brain plasticity 1,
When does brain plasticity occur 2,
What is synaptic plasticity 3
26  cards
Chapter 11
What is working memory 1,
What is the typical capacity of w...,
What brain regions are involved i...
24  cards
Chapter 12
What is stress 1,
Is all pressure stressful 2,
What types of stressors exist 3
27  cards
Chapter 13
What was the brain traditionally ...,
What protects the brain from exte...,
What recent discovery changed our...
26  cards
Chapter 14
What is a circadian rhythm 1,
Where is the brain s biological c...,
How is the circadian rhythm synch...
20  cards
Chapter 15
What did phrenologists believe th...,
What is the goal of modern brain ...,
What traditional method linked st...
27  cards
Chapter 17
Why is the brain considered a del...,
Who is primarily responsible for ...,
Name two common brain disorders f...
50  cards

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