Notes for neuromuscular

Question 1

3 main characteristics of neurons

Answer 1

Excitability
Conductivity
Ability to influence other cells

Question 2

Summary of GABA

Answer 2

gamma-aminobutyric acid
Inhibitory neurotransmitter distributed in the neurons of cerebral cortex. Contributes to motor control, vision, and regulates anxiety

Question 3

Summary of glutamate

Answer 3

Excitatory neurotransmitter associated with memory and learning

Question 4

Summary of dopamine

Answer 4

Controls movement and posture. Regulates mood

Question 5

Summary of acetylcholine

Answer 5

Excitatory neurotransmitter that triggers muscle contraction and stimulates secretion of hormones. Affects alertness, focus, anger

Question 6

Summary of norepinephrine

Answer 6

Important for attentiveness, sleeping, dreaming, and learning. Also released as hormone and affects blood vessel contraction/ increased heart rate

Question 7

Summary of serotonin

Answer 7

Regulates body temperature, sleep, mood, appetite, and pain

Question 8

Motor cortex

Answer 8

Responsible for goal-oriented movement (tasks), receives information from other lobes of the brain

Question 9

Basal ganglia

Answer 9

Located within the cerebrum, initiates and regulates body movements

Question 10

Cerebellum

Answer 10

Regulates details of motor control, balance, smoothness, and coordination