Biological Psych Vocab 1

Question 1

Nerve cell over which impulses travel carrying messages consists of a cell body,dendrite and axon general name for nerve cell

Answer 1

Neuron

Question 2

Surface or outer layer of the brain in human and higher animals

Answer 2

Cerebral cortex

Question 3

Classification for those parts of the cns and pens that regulates the activity of vital organs

Answer 3

Autonomic nerve system

Question 4

Part of Neuron the space between the axe n ending of one neuron and the dendrite of another

Answer 4

Synapse

Question 5

Exocrine gland that discharges its secretions through an outlet onto an external or internal surface of the body

Answer 5

Duck gland

Question 6

Movement of the eyes during sleep indicates dreaming

Answer 6

REM

Question 7

Artificially induced state characterize chiefly by extremists suggestibility resembles sleep

Answer 7

Hypnosis

Question 8

Ductless gland located in the front of the neck produces hormone that regulates speed of chemical reactions

Answer 8

Thyroid gland

Question 9

Part of the Neuron the long thin portion of the cell

Answer 9

Axon