Chapter 1

Question 1

Molecular neuroscience

Answer 1

Investigates the chemistry and physics involved in neural function

Question 2

Cellular neuroscience

Answer 2

Investigates differences between cells and their functions

Question 3

Systems neuroscience

Answer 3

Investigates groups of neurons that perform a common function

Question 4

Behavioral neuroscience

Answer 4

Investigates interactions between systems that influence behavior

Question 5

Cognitive neuroscience

Answer 5

Investigates fields of thinking, learning, and memory

Question 6

Glial cells

Answer 6

Non-neuronal cells
Some form myelin sheath
Send signals and nourish, support, protect neurons

Question 7

Autonomic system

Answer 7

Provides bidirectional communication between the brain and smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands

Question 8

Somatosensory system

Answer 8

Conveys information from skin and musculoskeletal system to the cerebral cortex

Question 9

Somatic motor system

Answer 9

Transmits information from the brain to skeletal muscle

Question 10

Neuron

Answer 10

Consists of nerve cell body and processes that extend: dendrite and axons

Question 11

Myelin sheath

Answer 11

Covering that surrounds ad insulates axons