Chapter 3: Biological Psychology

Question 1

Neuron

Answer 1

A nerve cell specialized for communicating with each other.

Question 2

Dendrite

Answer 2

The portion of the neuron that receives signals.

Question 3

Axon

Answer 3

The portion of a neuron that sends the signal to other neurons.

Question 4

Synaptic Vesicle

Answer 4

A spherical sac containing neurotransmitters, that travel to the end of the axon terminal.

Question 5

Neurotransmitters

Answer 5

Chemical messengers specialized for communication from neuron to neuron.

Question 6

Synapse

Answer 6

A space between two connecting neurons through which messages are transmitted chemically.

Question 7

Synaptic Cleft

Answer 7

A gap into which neurotransmitters are released from the axon terminal.

Question 8

Glial Cell

Answer 8

A cell in the nervous system that plays a role in the formation of myelin and the blood-brain barrier, responds to injury, removes debris, and enhances learning and memory.

Question 9

Myelin Sheath

Answer 9

Glial Cells wrapped around axons that act as insulators of the neuron’s signal