Chapter 3

Question 1

EEG

Answer 1

Recording brain activity from surface of skull

Question 2

CT scan

Answer 2

Scanning using multiple X-rays to construct 3D images

Question 3

MRI

Answer 3

magnetic fields to visualize brain structure

Question 4

PET

Answer 4

Measure glucose-like molecules consumption to picture neural activity

Question 5

fMRI

Answer 5

Magnetic fields to visualize brain using changes in blood oxygen levels

Question 6

MEG

Answer 6

Brain activity by tiny magnetic fields generated by the brain

Question 7

DBS (deep brain stimulation)

Answer 7

Electrodes and battery source implanted in brain to deliver electricity to specific brain areas

Question 8

TMS

Answer 8

Applies strong and changing magnetic fields to skull surface to enhance or interrupt brain function

Question 9

Glial cells

Answer 9

Formation of myelin and blood-brain barrier

Question 10

Agonists

Answer 10

Increase/mimic effect of a neurotransmitter

Question 11

Antagonist

Answer 11

Binds to target to prevent molecules from binding (inhibitory)

Question 12

Resting potential

Answer 12

-70 mv

Question 13

Refractory period

Answer 13

Another action potential is impossible
- after action potential

Question 14

Glutamate

Answer 14

Excites neurons, enhancing learning and memory

Question 15

GABA

Answer 15

Inhibits neurons, dampen neural activity

Question 16

Acetylcholine

Answer 16

Arousal, attention, memory, sleep, MOVEMENT

Question 17

Monoamines

Answer 17

Motivation/reward, readiness to respond to stimuli

Question 18

Anandamide

Answer 18

Eating, motivation, memory, sleep

Question 19

Neuropeptides

Answer 19

(Endorphins) pain reduction