Psychology U3 Mod 9 (15) Flashcards
1
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Study of links between biological and psychological processes
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Biological Psychology
2
Q
A neuron’s branching extension
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Dendrites
3
Q
Fatty tissue that insulates neurons
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Myelin sheath
3
Q
a period of inactivity (after a neuron has fired)
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Refractory Period
4
Q
A neuron’s decision to fire or not
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all-or-none response
5
Q
chemical messengers that cross between neurons
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Neurotransmitters
6
Q
A nerve cell
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Neuron
7
Q
A neuron extension that sends messages
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Axon
8
Q
An electrical charge down an axon
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action potential
9
Q
A minimum level to trigger
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Treshold
10
Q
A junction between an axon tip and receiving neuron
A
Synapse
11
Q
A neurotransmitter’s reabsorption
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Reuptake
12
Q
Neurotransmitters that control pain and pleasure
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Endorphins
13
Q
A molecule that prevents a response
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Antagonist
14
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A molecule that stimulates a response
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Agonist
