Neurobiology

Question 1

What does the medulla regulate?

Answer 1

Respiration
HR
BP

Question 2

What does the pons regulate?

Answer 2

Sleep-wake cycles

Question 3

What does the cerebellum regulate and coordinate?

Answer 3

Regulates reflexes & balance

Coordinates movement

Question 4

What does the thalamus do?

Answer 4

Major sensory relay center

Regulates higher brain centers & PNS

Question 5

What does the hypothalamus include?

Answer 5

Emotion
Motivation
Stress reactions

Question 6

What is the hippocampus known for?

Answer 6

Formation of new memories

Question 7

What is the amygdala known for?

Answer 7

Governing emotions related to self-preservation

Revved up during depression

Question 8

What does the occipital lobe do?

Answer 8

Receives & processes visual information

Question 9

Important Aspects of the Temporal Lobe

Answer 9

Smell
Hearing
Balance & equilibrium
Emotion & motivation
Language comprehension
Complex visual processing

Question 10

Important Aspects of Parietal Lobe

Answer 10

Sensory projection & association areas

Visual/spatial abilities

Question 11

Important Aspects of the Frontal Lobe

Answer 11

Goal-directed behavior
Concentration
Emotional control & temperament
Motor projection & association areas
Coordinates messages from other lobes
Complex problem solving
Involved in many aspects of personality

Question 12

Define Neurotransmitter

Answer 12

Chemicals that transmit messages from neuron to neuron

Question 13

Common Excitatory Neurotransmitters

Answer 13

Acetylcholine (Ach)

Norepinephrine (NE)

Question 14

Common Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

Answer 14

Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA

Question 15

Normal Functions of Acetylcholine

Answer 15

Muscle action
Learning
Memory

Question 16

Malfunction of Acetylcholine (not enough)

Answer 16

Dementia

Alzheimer’s

Question 17

Normal Function of Dopamine

Answer 17

Movement
Learning
Attention
Emotion
Motivation
Mood control
Reward center

Question 18

Malfunction of Dopamine

Answer 18

Too much: schizophrenia, hallucinations, delusions

Too little: depression, Parkinson’s

Question 19

Normal Function of Serotonin

Answer 19

Emotion
Motivation
Mood
Hunger
Sleep
General level of arousal

Question 20

Malfunction of Serotonin

Answer 20

Not enough: depression

Too much: mania, impulsive or rash decisions

Question 21

Normal Function of Norepinephrine

Answer 21

Alertness

Arousal

Question 22

Malfunction of Norepinephrine

Answer 22

Not enough: depression

Question 23

Normal Functions of GABA

Answer 23

Blocks nerve impulses

Dial down neuron activity

Question 24

Not enough GABA

Answer 24

Lead to seizures, tremors, or insomnia

Question 25

Too much Glutamate

Answer 25

Over stimulate the brain & could lead to seizures

Question 26

What disorder is caused by an excess of dopamine?

Answer 26

Schizophrenia

Question 27

What other neurotransmitters are associated with schizophrenia?

Answer 27

GABA
Glutamate
ACh

Question 28

What neurotransmitter is associated with Alzheimer’s disease?

Answer 28

Acetylcholine

Question 29

What neurotransmitters are associated with depression?

Answer 29

Norepinephrine
Serotonin
Dopamine

Question 30

What neurotransmitters are associated with GAD?

Answer 30

Norepinephrine

Serotonin

Question 31

What neurotransmitters are associated with ADD/ADHD?

Answer 31

Dopamine

Norepinephrine

Question 32

What drugs can affect dopamine levels?

Answer 32

Amphetamines: too much
Cocaine: too little
Nicotine: excess