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Cells that form the neurone’s “cord”

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Schwann Cell

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Center of the neurone

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Nucleus

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Ends surrounding the neurone cell

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Dendrites

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Protein surrounding Schwann cells

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Myelin

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5
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Intersection between Schwann cells

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Node of Ranvier

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Long “cord” part of the neurone

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Axon

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End of the axon

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Axon terminal

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Neurotransmitters are released when neurones commit what action?

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Firing / synaptic vesicles

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Neurotransmitter for movement, learning&memory, sleep

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Acetycholine (ACH)

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Neurotransmitter in charge of bodily and psychological arousal/alertness

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Norepinephrine (NE)

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Neurotransmitter in charge of learning, attention, movement, is central in schizophrenia, decreases in Parkinson’s disease, higher cognitive function

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Dopamine (DA)

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Neurotransmitter that affects mood, sleep and anxiety

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Seratonin (5HT)

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13
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Neurotransmitter that controls the pain center and is targeted when doing acupuncture

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Endorphins

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14
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Excitatory neurotransmitter

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Glutamate (GLU)

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15
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Inhibitory neurotransmitter

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Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABBA)

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16
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4 descriptive research methods

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  • Natural observation
  • Laboratory observation
  • Case study
  • Survey
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Explain experimental research method

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Testing the effect of IV on DV

18
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Why can experimental research method give wrong results?

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  • selection and experimental bias

* placebo effect

19
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Explain correlational research method

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Studies the strength of bonds in a relationship and associations

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