Brain and Mind B6 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the CNS made up of?
A
The Brain and Spinal cord
2
Q
what does PNS stand for?
A
Peripheral nervous system
3
Q
what is the role of the fatty sheath?
A
for insulation and increases speed
4
Q
what is a synapse?
A
gaps between neurons
5
Q
what is a reflex action?
A
a rapid involuntary response to a stimulus
6
Q
what are some of the reasons of simple reflexes?
A
for survival and protection from predators
7
Q
name 3 new born reflexes
A
sucking, stepping, grasping
8
Q
what is a conditioned reflex?
A
a response to a stimulus that has been learnt as a result of a trigger
9
Q
what is the cerebral cortex responsible for?
A
language. intelligence, memory
10
Q
what is the results of taking prozac on the synapse?
A
blocks the re- uptake channels so that serotonin stays in the body for longer
