Lesson 0: Introduction to Neuroscience Flashcards
Define:
Neuroscience (2)
The study of the brain and the nervous system
Explores the biological basis of thought, motion, and sensation
What are the subfields of neuroscience? (5)
Molecular and Cellular Behavioural Cognitive Clinical Computational
Neuroscience relies on interdisciplinary analysis from: (5)
Anatomy Physiology Molecular Biology Developmental Biology Evolutional Biology
What does cellular and molecular neuroscience study?
How molecules of the nervous system work together to give rise to special properties of neurons
What does systems neuroscience study?
The structure and function of neural circuits
What does behavioural neuroscience study?
Studies how neural circuits work together to produce integrated behaviours
What does cognitive neuroscience study?
Explores the neural mechanisms of higher functions such as language and consciousness
What does computational neuroscience study?
Using computational tools to model the nervous system
Define:
Neuromarketing
The application of neuroscience to design more effective advertisements and products
Define:
Neuroethics
The evaluation of neurotechnology, medical practices in neuroscience, and other areas to ensure approaches are ethically-sourced
How do we present the findings of neuroscience research? (4)
Academic Journals
Peer Review
Primary Research Articles
Literature Reviews
Define:
Academic Journal
Collections of scholarly articles in which academics detail their research
What are examples of scholarly articles? (2)
Primary research
Reviews
Define:
Peer Review
A process by which academics review the professional work of others in the same field
What can a peer review do? (3)
Allows scientists to verify accuracy and significance of articles
Gives individuals the opportunity to join an academic conversation and share their work for others to build upon
Ensures quality of work is up to par and advances the field to which it contributes
Define:
Primary Research Articles
Articles where scientists present results of a number of experiments to discuss an advancement in understanding of a topic/concept in the field
What do research articles contain? (6)
Abstract Introduction Methods Results Discussion Conclusion
Define:
Literature Reviews
A systematic reading of papers related to a specific topic
What are the purposes/importance of literature reviews? (3)
Summarize recent advancements in a given field
Draw connections between seemingly unrelated ideas
Identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for future inquiry
What are possible careers in neuroscience? (4)
Academia
Public Health
Neuroscience and Law
Biotechnology
Define:
Neurologist
A physician who deals with diagnosing and treating neurological diseases
Define:
Neurosurgeon
A surgeon who specializes in the brain and/or spine
Define:
Psychiatrist
A physician who deals with diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders through the use of medication
Define:
Neuropathologist
A physician who identifies diseases through tissue analysis
What is a tissue analysis called?
Biopsy
Is neuroscience interdisciplinary?
Yes
Neuroscience is interdisciplinary, what does it have implications in? (4)
Economics/marketing
Humanities
Medicine
Industry
