Chapter 2 Neuroscience & Behavior Flashcards
What are the two types of nervous systems?
Central Nervous System & Peripheral Nervous System
What are the basic types of nerves?
Neuron, Sensory, Motor Neuron, & Interneuron
Whats the different signals being sent through the nervous system?
Afferent & Efferent
Whats the difference between Afferent & Efferent?
Afferent sends signals to the brain, Efferent sends signals from the brain to the body
Where is the Central Nervous System located?
Brain & Spinal Chord
Where is the Peripheral Nervous System located?
In the nerves
Myelinated is…
A sheath, insolation on an axon & moves fast
Un myelinated is…
Unsheathed, uninsulated axon & moves slow
What is the Enteric Nervous System?
Gut to brain communication
What are the 5 ways a nerve fires?
- Normal Resting State
- Stimulus Threshold
- Depolarization
- Repolarization
- Refractory Period
Whats the Synap?
Connection
Whats the Cleft?
Tunnel
What are the 7 Axon Terminals?
- Acetylcholine
- Dopamine
- Serotonin
- Norepinephrine
- Glutamate
- GABA
- Endorphins
What is Dopamine?
Movement thought process rewarding sensations
What is Serotonin?
Emotional states, sleep, sensory perception
