The Biological Foundations of Behaviour Flashcards
1
Q
Plasticity
A
Ability of nervous system to change connections
- Learning response
- Response to danger
2
Q
Where is the Limbic system?
A
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Hypothalamus
Thalamus
3
Q
Which part of the Limbic system in depression?
A
Hippocampus
4
Q
What has higher activity with depression?
A
Amygdala
5
Q
What does the Hypothalamus do?
A
Regulated motivation
Key in HPA axis
Triggers stress response
6
Q
What does serotonin do?
A
Sleep, Aggression, Eating, Mood
- Decrease in depression and suicide
7
Q
What is Noradrenaline related to?
A
Stress
Anxiety
8
Q
What neurotransmitters are associated with depression?
A
Serotonin
Dopamine
Noradrenaline
Acetylcholine
Glutamate
GABA
