Psychopathology 744

Question 1

Adrenal Gland

Answer 1

Adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions.

Releases adrenaline and cortisol

Question 2

Amygdala

Answer 2

The amygdala is diverse and complex in structure and comprises approximately 13 nuclei. They further subdivide into extensive internuclear and intranuclear connections. These nuclei functionally sort into five major groups: basolateral nuclei, cortical-like nuclei, central nuclei, other amygdaloid nuclei, and extended amygdala. Amygdala is one of the components of the limbic system, which is responsible for the control of emotions and behavior besides memory formation

Release of Oxytocin or Cortisol

Question 3

Prefrontal Cortex

Answer 3

Involved in executive functions—cognitive control behaviors and impulses

Question 4

Hippocampus

Answer 4

Evokes a surge in the amygdala, begins looking for meaning all over the place.

Place where past memories and emotions are paired together and stored for while and eventually transferred to the higher order.

Question 5

Basal Ganglia

Answer 5

Attached to amygdala, form a ram’s horn shape

Need to consider basal ganglia with anxiety because it is primarily based around stop and go

Primary is regulating voluntary motor activity

Secondary is regulating emotions

Question 6

Thalmus

Answer 6

The body’s information relay station. All information from your body’s senses (except smell) must be processed through your thalamus before being sent to your brain’s cerebral cortex for interpretation. Your thalamus also plays a role in sleep, wakefulness, consciousness, learning and memory.

Question 7

Hypothalamus

Answer 7

Structure deep within your brain. It’s the main link between your endocrine system and your nervous system. Your hypothalamus keeps your body balanced in a stable state called homeostasis.