Psychology Quiz 11/8

Question 1

Serotonin

Answer 1

Happiness and optimism. Low levels linked to depression

Question 2

ACh

Answer 2

movement & memory; reduced levels linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Question 3

Norephinephrine

Answer 3

Increases alertness, arousal, and attention. Physical energy

Question 4

Dopamine

Answer 4

Reward neurotransmitter; too low -> Parkinsons too high -> Schizophrenia

Question 5

Endorphins

Answer 5

naturally relieve pain

Question 6

Glutamate

Answer 6

EXCITES

Question 7

GABA

Answer 7

slows down; inhibitor

Question 8

Endocrine system

Answer 8

controls regulating mood, growth & development, and other effects of producing chemical hormones

Question 9

Hypothalamus

Answer 9

controls the pituitary gland

Question 10

Pituitary Gland

Answer 10

makes hormones that control endocrine glands

Question 11

Thyroid

Answer 11

controls the rate at which cells burn fuel from food to produce energy

Question 12

Adrenal glands

Answer 12

adrenaline rush

Question 13

Cortex

Answer 13

influences or regulates salt & water balance

Question 14

Medulla

Answer 14

increases blood pressure and heart rate when body is under stress

Question 15

Pineal Gland

Answer 15

secretes melatonin