neurons and the brain bio psychology Flashcards
what are the gaps in the axon called ?
A- nodes of myelin
B- myelinated sheath
C- Nodes of ranvier
C- Nodes of ranvier
The medulla , pons and the cerebellum are part of what part of the brain ?
A- mid brain
B - hind brain
c- fore brain
B-hind brain
The superior colliculli helps to guide _____________
The ____________ is for sound location
the ________ is for dopamine pathways
A-eye movement , inferior colliculi , amygdala
B- smell , superior cortex , hippocampus
C- eye movement , inferorior colliculi , substantial nigra
c - The superior colliculi helps to guide EYE MOVEMENTS
the INFERIOR COLLICULI is for sound location
the SUBSTANTIA NIGRA is for dopamine pathways
How does an EEG work ?
An electroencephalography measures the brain activity from the scalp of the head.
An electrode hat is worn and the activity on the scalp are measured
What is the difference between an MRI &CT with a FMRI ?
the MRI AND CT scans gain an image of the anatomy and the picture of the systems whereas the FMRI is a functional imaging, to see the movements of the brain.
What is syndactyly
a condition where the fingers are connected by skin tissue , they can go under surgery to separate them. before the surgery they would only use one part of the brain for moving them. after the surgery more parts were activated