Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

BioPsychology > Chapter 3 > Flashcards

Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Thoracic and lumbar, “Fight or flight”, Second stage neurons are far from the target organ

A

Sympathetic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Cranial and sacral, “Rest and restore”, Second stage neurons are near the target organ

A

Parasympathetic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

encased in bone and
covered by three
meninges

A

CNS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

– tough outer
membrane

A

Dura mater

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

adheres to
CNS surface

A

Pia mater

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Fluid serves as cushion

A

CSF

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

web-like

A

Arachnoid membrane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

tightly-packed cells of blood vessel walls
prevent entry of many molecules

A

Blood-brain barrier

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

An amazingly intricate
network of neurons

A

Human brain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Cells that receive and
transmit electrochemical
signals

A

Neurons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

is a lipid bilayer with signal proteins and channel
proteins embedded in it

A

Cell membrane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Specialized cells for the reception, conduction,
and transmission of electrochemical signals

A

Neurons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q
  • Support neurons
  • Outnumber neurons
    10:1
  • Recent evidence for
    glial communication
    and modulatory effects
    of glia on neuronal
    communication
A

Glial cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

4 classes of glial cells

A

Oligodendrocytes, Schwann cells, Astrocytes, Microglia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

extensions rich in myelin
create myelin sheaths in CNS

A

Oligodendrocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

– similar to function of
oligodendrocytes but in PNS, can guide
axonal regeneration

A

Schwann cells

13
Q

– largest glia, star-shaped, many
functions

A

Astrocytes

14
Q

involved in response to
injury or disease

15
Q

Myelin-providing glia of the CNS

A

Oligodendrocytes

16
Q

Myelin-providing glia of the CNS

A

Schwann cells

17
Q

Clusters of cell bodies of the CNS

18
Q

Bundles of axons of the CNS

18
Q

Clusters of cell bodies of the PNS

19
Q

allows for
visualization of individual neurons

A

Golgi stain

20
Q

Bundles of axons of the PNS

21
Q

selectively stains
cell bodies

A

Nissl stain

22
Q

provides
information about the details of
neuronal structure

A

Electron microscopy

23
Q

Tracing to where axons
project away from an
area

A

Anterograde

24
Q

Tracing from where
axons are projecting
into an area

A

Retrograde

25
Q

inner component, primarily cell bodies

A

Gray matter

26
Q

outer
area, mainly myelinated
axons

A

White matter

27
Q

afferent, sensory

28
Q

efferent, motor

29
Q

serve to increase
surface area

A

Convolutions

30
Q

a groove
that separates right and left
hemispheres

A

Longitudinal fissure

30
Q

– largest
hemisphere-connecting tract

A

Corpus callosum

31
Q

– regulation of
motivated behaviors

A

Limbic system

BioPsychology (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions