neuroscience

Question 1

eeg

Answer 1

electroencephalography

Question 2

ct

Answer 2

computerised tomography

Question 3

mri

Answer 3

magnetic resonance imaging

Question 4

fmri

Answer 4

functional magnetic resonance

Question 5

pet

Answer 5

position emission tomography

Question 6

EEG

Answer 6

electrodes on the scalp
records electrical activity

Question 7

CT

Answer 7

xrays from different angles

Question 8

MRI

Answer 8

Strong magnetic fields

Question 9

fmri

Answer 9

strong magnetic fields aswell as radio waves measures o2 demand

Question 10

PET

Answer 10

shows radioactive glucose use

Question 11

term neuroplasticity

Answer 11

brains ability to form new connections between neurons in response to new information, sensory stim, development or damage. It allows the brain to change and adapt throughout life

Question 12

unused connections are lost

Answer 12

synaptic pruning
most pruning takes place in adolescence

Question 13

epigenetics - changes involves in mental illness and addiction

Answer 13

influence of chemicals like methyl and acetyl on gene expression

Question 14

cortisol

Answer 14

stress hormone

Question 15

cortisol higher in those that were subjected to childhood abuse

Answer 15

higher level predispose adults to mental illness

Question 16

cortisol release

Answer 16

controlled by negative feedback