Final Flashcards
Afferent and Efferent Nuerons
Sensation is afferent neurons towards
Efferent Nuerons away to a reaction
Nueron Structure
Cell body
Dendrites
Axons
Structure of Nueron
7 Common Nuerotransmitters
Glutamate- memory
GABA- calming
Dopamine- pleasure
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) – fight or flight response
Serotonin-mood
Oxytocin-the ‘love’ neurotransmitter because it releases when people socially bond
Acetylcholine- learning
3 Neurotransmitter Dieseases
Parkinson’s disease • Alzheimer’s disease • Depression
Imbalances of Nuerotransmitters
Poor Diet
Genetic Factors
Toxic Substances
Certain drugs
Hormones
Can you naturally balance Nuerotransmitters
Yes: lifestyle factors such as sleep, nutrition, and exercise (dopamine) • Yes: receiving or giving affection (serotonin, oxytocin) • Yes: spending time outdoors • Yes: mindful/brain exercising
5 ways to naturally balance hormones
Chapter 7 6 questions on final
What are the two other systems that work with the central nervous system
Cardiovascular and respiratory
Nuerotransmitters that effects emotions
Dopamine oxytocin, acheytocholine
Afferent division includes 3 things
Somatic sensory
Visceral sensory
Special sensory
Efferent Division
Somatic motor
Autonomic motor
What cell covers the axons
Schwann cells. The membranes of Schwann cells contain a large amount of a lipid-protein substance called myelin
What Nuerotransmitters is essential for memory?
Glutamate