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Chapter 3 pt.3 Flashcards

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1
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What makes communication between cells possible?

A

neurotransmitters

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2
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What determines whether an NT will bind to a cell?

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It’s shapes/chemical composition

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3
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List the different type of neurotransmitters?

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  1. acetylcholine
  2. serotonin
  3. Norepinephrine
  4. Dopamine
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4
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Which neurotransmitter is this: deals with movement

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acetylcholine

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5
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Which neurotransmitter is this: deals with sleep & wakefulness. When this is low it can lead to depression.

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serotonin

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6
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Which neurotransmitter is this: when this is low it can lead to depression.

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norepinephrine

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7
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Which neurotransmitter is this: when this is low it can lead to schizophrenia or Parkinson’s disease.

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dopamine

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8
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Which neurotransmitter is this: changes underlie effects of cocaine and amphetamines

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dopamine & norepinephrine

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9
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Why do certain drugs have an effect on us?

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because their structure haas the same shape as an NT and can modify neuronal transmission!

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10
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What section of the brain is influenced by sedatives and alcohol?

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GABA

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11
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What plays a role in the effects of narcotics?

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Opiate receptors & dopamine

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12
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Structure of Nervous System: what are the two main sections of the nervous system?

A

1, Central Nervous System

2. Peripheral nervous system

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Structure of Nervous System: what does the central nervous system consist of?

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  1. brain

2. spinal cord

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Structure of Nervous System: what two systems are under the peripheral nervous system?

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  1. Somatic nervous system

2. autonomic nervous system

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Structure of Nervous System: what are the two systems under the autonomic nervous system?

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  1. sympathetic nervous system

2. parasympathetic nervous system

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16
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Structure of the brain: what are the three main sections of the brain?

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  1. hindbrain
  2. midbrain
  3. forebrain
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17
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Structure of the brain: what are the structures of the hindbrain?

A

medulla
pons
cerebellum

18
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Structure of the brain: which part of the hindbrain is responsible for breathing & circulation?

A

medulla

19
Q

Structure of the brain: which part of the hindbrain is responsible for sleep and arousal?

A

pons

20
Q

Structure of the brain: which part of the hindbrain is responsible for coordination of movement and sense of equilibrium

A

cerebellum

21
Q

What is the first area of your brain affected by alcohol (not GABA)?

A

cerebellum

22
Q

Structure of the brain: which section (of the three main sections) brain uses integration of sensory inputs?

A

midbrain

23
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Structure of the brain: in the midbrain what to structures contribute to the integration of sensory inputs?

A
  • inferior colliculus (auditory)

- superior colliculus (visual)

24
Q

Structure of the brain:
In the midbrain which is responsible for auditory and visual senses, respectively.
1. inferior colliculus (________)
2. superior colliculus (_______)

A 
inferior colliculus (auditory)
 superior colliculus (visual)
25
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Structure of the brain:
In the midbrain which is responsible for auditory and visual senses, respectively.
1. _________ colliculus (auditory)
2. _________ colliculus (visual)

A
  1. inferior

2. superior

26
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Structure of the brain: In the midbrain, what does the substantia Nigra do?

A

dopamine projections originate here

27
Q

Structure of the brain: depletion of neurons in the Substantia Nigra causes __________

A

Parkinson’s

28
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Structure of the brain: depletion of neurons in the _________ ______ causes Parkinson’s

A

Substantia Nigra

29
Q

Strucuture of the brain: Reticular formation occurs in what three main sections of the brain?

A

midbrain

30
Q

Structure of the brain: What is the largest region of the brain?

A

forebrain

31
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Structure of the brain: List the systems located in the forebrain section of the brain.

A
  1. thalamus
  2. hypothalamus
  3. limbic system
  4. cerebrum
32
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Structure of the brain: What is the difference between the thalamus and the hypothalamus?

A

The thalamus relays center for senses (except smell)

The hypothalamus regulates basic biological needs (ie hunger, thirst, sex)

33
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Structure of the brain: loosely connected network of structures, including hippocampus and amygdala

A

limbic system

34
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Structure of the brain: the limbic system includes the ____________ and _________

A

hippocampus

amygdala

35
Q

Structure of the brain: the reward pathway travels through the ______ ________

A

lymbic system

36
Q

Structure of the brain: the brain is divided into right and left hemispheres; and connected by the ________ ________

A

corpus callosum

37
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Structure of the brain: What are the four lobes in the forebrain?

A
  1. Optical lobe
  2. Parietal lobe
  3. Temporal lobe
  4. Frontal lobe
38
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Structure of the brain: what is the optical lobe for?

A

primary visual cortex

39
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Structure of the brain: what is the parietal lobe for?

A

primary somatosensory cortex (touch)

40
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Structure of the brain: what is the temporal lobe for?

A

primary auditory cortex

41
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Structure of the brain: what is the frontal lobe for?

A

primary motor cortex (movement of body parts)

42
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Structure of the brain: what is the prefrontal cortex for?

A

executive control system

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