Neuroscience and Its Contributions to Psychopathology Flashcards

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The study of the nervous system, especially the brain to understand behavior, emotions, and cognitive processes

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Neuroscience

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It processes all information received from our sense organs and reacts as necessary. Such as a certain taste or a new sound, from what isn’t, such as a familiar view or ticking clock; checks the memory banks to determine why the information is relevant

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Central Nervous System

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It is a part of the central nervous system, but its primary function is to facilitate the sending of messages to and from the brain,

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Spinal cord

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transmit information throughout the nervous system

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neurons

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These have numerous receptors that receive messages in the form of chemical impulses from other nerve cells, which are converted into electrical impulses.

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Dendrites

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It transmits these impulses to other neurons. (SENDER)

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Axons

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Neurons are not connected. There is a small space through which the impulse must pass to get to the next neuron. The space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another is called____

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Synaptic cleft

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The biochemicals that are released from the axon of one neuron and transmit the impulse to the dendrite receptors of another neuron

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Neurotransmitters

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High dopamine will cause disorders?

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Schizophrenia and Mania

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Low dopamine will cause disorders?

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Parkinson’s and Depression

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High serotinin will cause what type of disorder?

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Mania

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Low serotonin will cause what type of disorder?

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Depression, Anxiety, Eating
Disorder

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High Epinephrine and Adrenaline will cause what type of Disorder?

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Acute Stress and Sleep Disorders

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Low Epinephrine and Adrenaline will cause what type of Disorder?

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Fatigue

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High Norepinephrine and Noradrenaline will cause what type of disorder?

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PTSD, Mania, Anxiety

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