10.2 Brain Structure and Neurotransmitters Part 3

Question 1

What is the mesolimbic circuit?

Answer 1

natural pathway for feelings of reward and pleasure

Question 2

What is the nigrostriatal circuit?

Answer 2

movement and coordination

Question 3

What is the mesocortical circuit?

Answer 3

involved in higher cortical functions, thought, planning and emotional regulation

Question 4

What is the primary difference between neurotransmitters and hormones?

Answer 4

neurotransmitters are the signaling chemicals of the nervous system while hormones are the signaling chemicals of the endocrine system

Question 5

What are the main functions of cortisol?

Answer 5

stress
sympathetic nervous system response

Question 6

What are the main functions of oxytocin?

Answer 6

trust
formation of social bonds
sexual reproduction
mother-infant bonding

Question 7

What are the main functinos of endorphins?

Answer 7

pleasure
arousal
pain suppression

Question 8

What are the main functions of leptin?

Answer 8

regulate energy
inhibit hunger