Neurochemicals

Question 0

Acetylcholine

Answer 0

In central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Excitatory between nerve and muscle. Linked to Alzheimer’s.

Question 1

GABA

Answer 1

The brains most common inhibitory. Low GABA = anxiety. Concentrated in the thalamus, hypothalamus, and the occipital lobe.

Question 2

Dopamine

Answer 2

Linked to mood disorders. Schizophrenia.

Question 3

Noradrenaline

Answer 3

Depression

Question 4

Serotonin

Answer 4

Produced in the brain stem. Arousal.

Question 5

Endorphins

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Control of emotional behaviour. Neuromodulators. Modify or modulate the activity of the post synaptic Neuron

Question 6

Lesion

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Injury to or destruction of brain tissue

Question 7

EEG

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Recording of electrical activity of the brain

Question 8

PET scan

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Brain images obtained by taking detailed pictures of activity in the living brain during cognitive and behavioural activities

Question 9

MRI

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Colour enhanced profile of the brain

Question 10

Functional MRI

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Combination of an MRI and a PET Scan. Produces structural and functional images

Question 11

Corpus Calasum

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Thick fibre holding two hemispheres together.

Question 12

Endocrine System

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Gland network that makes and secretes hormones into blood stream.

Question 13

Hormone

Answer 13

Chemical messenger that regulates metabolism. Influences growth, mood, and sexual characteristics.