Biopsychology - Synaptic transmission and Brain parts

Question 1

1. The process of synaptic transmission

Answer 1

Nerve impulse travels down the axon

Question 2

2. The process of synaptic transmission

Answer 2

Nerve impulse reaches the synaptic terminal

Question 3

3. The process of synaptic transmission

Answer 3

This triggers the release of neurotransmitters

Question 4

4. The process of synaptic transmission

Answer 4

Neurotransmitters are fired into the synaptic gap

Question 5

5. The process of synaptic transmission

Answer 5

Neurotransmitters bind with receptors on the dendrite of the adjacent neuron

Question 6

6. The process of synaptic transmission

Answer 6

If successfully transmitted, neurotransmitters are taken up by the post synaptic neuron

Question 7

7. The process of synaptic transmission

Answer 7

This message will continue to be passed on in this way via electrical impulses

Question 8

Frontal lobe

Answer 8

Broca’s area, motor area

Question 9

Parietal lobe

Answer 9

Somatosensory area

Question 10

Temporal lobe

Answer 10

Auditory area, Wernwicke’s area

Question 11

Occipital lobe

Answer 11

Visual area