8.12 Flashcards
1
Q
Reticular formation job
A
alertness
deactivating / activating system
2
Q
Locus cerulus
A
located in Pons
produse NE
alertness and REM
3
Q
Substantia Nigra
A
Produces Dopamin (inhibitory / excitatory)
4
Q
Raphe nuclei
A
Pons and Medulla
produce Serotonin
generally inhibitory
5
Q
Gigantocellular neurons
A
cholinergic neurons in the reticular formation
alertness
6
Q
define emotion and feelings
A
physiological response to certain kind of stimulus
7
Q
Limbic system
A
ancient part of the brain
8
Q
Hypothalamus is responsible for
A
affection
rage, satisfaction, sexuality, punishment
9
Q
Hypocampus is responsible for
A
long term memory and affections
makes short term->long term
10
Q
Amygdala is responsible for
A
motor control forrage, reward, pleasure, involuntary actions, aggretion
