Biological Psychology Flashcards
1
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The brain is…
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An electrochemical system
2
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Neuron
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Nerve cells specialized for communication with other neurons.
3
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Neuron
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It is the basic unit of the nervous system
4
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Soma
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Central region of the neuron
5
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Soma
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Makes new cell components
6
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Soma
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This is where proteins are manufactured
7
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Soma
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Damage to this is usually fatal
8
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Dendrites
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Portion of the neuron that receives signals
9
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Dendrites
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Branch Like extensions
10
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Dendrites
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it picks up signals from neighboring cells and passes them along to the cell body
11
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Dendrites
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Any signal neuron will have many of these
12
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Axon
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The transmitters of the neuron
13
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Axon
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Specialized for sending messages
14
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Axon
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It is a long thin tail
15
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Axon terminals
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Axon endings that are somewhat enlarged and often club or button shaped
