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Biological psychology

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Scientific study of the links between biological & psychological processes

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Neurons

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Nerve cell
The basic building block of the nervous system

Receive , carry , pass

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Dendrites

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A neuron branching extensions that receive messages and conduct impulses towards the soma

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Axon

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The neuron extension that passes messages through its branches to other neurons

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Myelin sheath

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A fatty tissue layer ; encasing the axons of some neurons ; enables vastly greater transmission of speed as neural impulses hop

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Action potential

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A neural impulse ; a brief electrical charge that travels down an axon

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Threshold

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The level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse

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All or none response

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A neurons reaction of either firing or not firing

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Synapse

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The junction between the axon Tio of the sending neuron & the dendrite of cell body of the receiving neuron

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Neurotransmitters

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Chemicals contained in the terminal buttons that enable neurons to communicate

Release into synapse along dendrites to the next neuron

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Reup take

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A neurotransmitter re absorption by the sending neuron

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Endorphins

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Natural opiates life neurotransmitters linked to pain control & positive emotions

Inhibitory

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Agonist

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A molecule that by binding to a rector site , stimulates a response

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Antagonist

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A molecule that by binding to a receptor sits , inhibits or blocks a response

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Nervous system

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The body’s speedy communication network consisting of all the nerve cells of the peripheral & central nervous system

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Central nervous system

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The Brian & spinal cord

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Peripheral nervous system

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The sensory & motor neurons that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body

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Nerves

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Bundled axon that form neural cables connecting the central nervous system w muscles , glands , & sense organs

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Sensory neurons

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Neurons that carry incoming info from the sensory receptors to the brain & spinal cord

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Motor neurons

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Neurons that carry outgoing info from the brain & spinal cord to the muscles & glands

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Interneurons

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Neurons within the brain & spinal cord that communicate internally & intervene between the sensory inputs

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Somatic nervous system

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The division to the peripheral nervous system that controls the body’s skeletal muscles

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Autonomic nervous system

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The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs
Sympathetic - arouses
Parasympathetic - calms

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Sympathetic nervous system

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The division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body, monolingual its energy in stressful situations

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Parasympathetic nervous system

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The division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body ; conserving energy

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Reflex

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A simple automatic response to a sensory stimulus

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Endocrine system

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The body slow chemical communication system ; a set of glands that secrets hormones into the bloodstream

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Hormones

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Chemical messengers that are manufactured by the endocrine glands Ravel through the bloodstream & affect other tissues

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Adrenal glands

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A spur of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys & secrete hormones that help arouse the body in times of stress

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Pituitary gland

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The endocrine system most influential gland under the influence of the hypothalamus ; the pituitary regulates growth & controls glands

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Lesion

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Tiny clusters of brain cells ; leaving the surrounding tissue unharmed

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Brain stem

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Oldest part & central core of the brain ; beginning where the spiral cord swells as it enters the skull ; responsible for automatic survival factors

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Medulla

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The base of the brain stem ; controls heart beat & breathing

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Thalamus

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The brain sensory control center ; located on top of the brain stem ; it directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in cortex & transmits to replies to the cerebellum & medulla

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Reticular formation

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A nerve network that travels through the brain stem & thalamus & plays an important role in controlling arousal

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Cerebellum

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The little brain at the rear of brain stem ; functions include processing sensory input , coordinating movement & balance & enabling non verbal learning & memory

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Amygdala

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Two Lima bean sized neural clusters in limbus system ; linked to emotion

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Hypothalamus

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A neural structure lying below the thalamus , it directs several maintenance activities , help govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland & is lined to emotion , reward , & eating

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Corpus Callosum

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Axon divers connecting the two cerebral hemispheres

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Pons

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Helps w wake & sleep cycles

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Spinal cord

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Pathway for neural divers traveling to & from brain ; controls simple reflexes

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Cerebral cortex

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Ultimate control & info processing center

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Glial cells

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Cells in nervous system that support , nourish & protect neurosurgery; they may also play a role in learning & thinking

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Frontal lobes

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Portion of the cerebral cortex lying just behind the forehead

Involved in speaking & muscles movements in making plans & judgements

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Parietal lobes

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Portion of the cerebral cortex lying at top of the head & toward the rear ; revives sensory input for touch & body position

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Occipital lobes

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Portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of head ; includes areas that receive info from the visual fields

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Temporal lobes

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Portion of the cerebral cortex lying above ears

Includes auditory areas & receiving info from opposite ear

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Motor cortex

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An area at the rear of frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements

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Somatosensory cortex

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Area at the front of the parietal lobes that registers & process body touch & movement sensations

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Association areas

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Areas of cerebral cortex that are not involved primary motor or sensible functions ; learning , remembering , thinking & speaking

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Plasticity

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Brain ability to change especially during childhood by recognizing after damage or by building new pathways based on experience

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Neurogenesis

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Formation of new neurons

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Split brain

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A condition resulting from surgery that isolates the brains two hemispheres by cutting the fibers connecting them

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Consciousness

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Our awareness of ourselves & our environment

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Cognitive neuroscience

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Interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked w cognition

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Dual processing

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Principle that info is often simultaneously processes in separate conscious & unconscious tracks

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Neuroanatomy

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Refers to the study of the parts & functions of neurons

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Soma

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Contains the nucleus & other parts of the cell needed to sustain life

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Schwann cells

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Provide for the growth of the myelin sheath

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Nodes of ranvier

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Spaces of gaps in the myelin sheath around an axon

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Terminal buttons

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The end of the axon that contain neurotransmitters

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Phrenology

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The study of bumps on skull

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Pancreas

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Controls how the body uses glucose or sugar

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Thyroid

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It regulates growth & metabolism

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Parathyroid

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These glands regulate the amount of calcium in your blood

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Pineal gland

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It produces melatonin, which regulars when we sleep & wake

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Thymus

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It helps the body recognize & reject germs

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A chemical that is secreted by an endocrine gland & carried in the blood to target organs

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Hormones

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Example of fast acting hormone

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Adrenaline

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Endocrine gland within the brain is the

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Pituitary gland

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Control of blood sugar levels is by

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Insulin & glucagon

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Regulation of male sexual characteristic is by

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Testosterone

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If a persons thyroid gland was surgically removed , the effect on the body would be

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Reduction in metabolism & some weight gain

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This links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland

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Hypothalamus

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Who proposed phrenology

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Franz Gall

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The idea that various brain regions have particular functions

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Localization of function

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What are the three components grow as myelin sheath is laid down ?

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Neural efficiency
Judgment
Self control

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Multiple sclerosis

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Communication to muscles slow w eventual loss of muscle control

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Multiple sclerosis is the result of degeneration in the …..

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Myelin sheath

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Ions

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Electrically charged atoms

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A resting pause after a neuron has fired

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Refractory period

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What does a neuron do during a refractory period ?

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Pumps the positively sodium ions back outside

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What did Sherrington discover ?

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Synapses

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A strong stimulus can increase the

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Intensity of the impulse the neuron fires

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Correct sequence in the transmission of a simple reflex

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Sensory neuron , interneuron , motor neuron

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Heart beat , digestion & bodily functions

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Sympathetic division

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What do neurotransmitters cross to send info

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Synaptic gap

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Oxytocin

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A hormone released by pituitary that stimulates contractions during birth

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Feedback system

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Brain 
Pituitary 
Other glands 
Hormones 
Body & brain
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Three types of neurons

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Sensory
Motor
Interneurons

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What kind of neuron carries the info necessary to activate withdrawal of the hand from a hot object

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Sensory

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Which may explain an unusually tall height for a 12 year old

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Pituitary

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What communicates w the pituitary which turns controls the endocrine system

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Hypothalamus

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Limbic system

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Associate w emotions

Food & sex

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Electroencephalogram ( EEG )

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Waves sweeping of the brain surface

Measured by electrodes

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Computed tomography

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Series of x rays take from different angles , demonstration of the brain

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Positron emission tomography

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Visual display of brain active that detects where a radioactive form of glucose

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Magnetic resonance imaging

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Uses magnetic fields & radio waves to produce computer generated images of soft tissues

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The part of brain that triggers the release of adrenaline

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Medulla

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Gymnast falls but keeps practicing

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Cerebellum

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Brain train hub bc it directs incoming sensory messages

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Thalamus

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Regulates thirst

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Hypothalamus

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Lobe that plans the future

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Frontal lobe

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Lobe allowed to activate proper muscles

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Frontal lobe

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Difference between human & other brains

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Association areas

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Cognitive neural prosthetics are placed in the brain to help control parts of the

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Motor cortex

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Genome

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The complete instructions for making an organism

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Describes genetic mutation

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Random errors in gene replication

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Hind brain

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Oldest part of the brain

Functions are done w conscious effect

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The mid brain

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Located between the hind brain & the fore brain

Responsible for behaviors w hearing & sight

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Limbic system is made up of

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Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Hippocampus
Amygdala

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Broca area

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Left frontal area

Controls language , expression , & speech

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Wernikes area

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Left temporal lobe

Understands both written & spoken language

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Which produces aggression

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Amagdala

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Females & males both have

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Estrogens & testosterone

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Testes have

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Androgens

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Pituitary gland helps w the flow of

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Human growth hormones

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Efferents

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Send messages from the brain to bones & muscles

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Afferent is

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Sensory

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Reflex arc

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Automatic response that requires no brain messages

Decision made at interneurons in the spinal cord

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Gial cells also

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Clean up

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Stay focus

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Reticular formation

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Depolarization

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The mix of positive & negative ions
Threshold being met or exceeded
An action potential being created

124
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Cocaine blocks the reuptake of which ?

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Dopamine

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