the brain Flashcards
what are the functions of a neuron?
axon
nucleus
dendrites
soma
synapse
what is an axon
carries impulse from cell body (soma) to the axon terminals.
what is a neuron? (memorise how to draw and label)
what is the axon
what is the soma
the cell body
what are dendrites
receives neural info from other neurons
what are the axon terminals
what is myelin
what are dendrites
what are neurochemicals
what is the synapse
how do neurons communicate with each other?
where is the hindbrain located and what is its function?
what is the neural synapse
point of communication between neurons
where is the cerebellum located and what is its function?
where is the medulla located and what is its function?
where is the pons located and what is its function?
where is the midbrain located and what is its function?
where is the reticular formation located and what is its function?
where is the forebrain located and what is its function?
where is the cerebrum located and what is its function?
where is the hypothalamus located and what is its function?
where is the thalamus located and what is its function?
what are the 3 parts the neural synapse consists of?
- presynaptic neuron(axon terminals)
- synaptic gap
- postsynaptic neurons (dendrites)
what is contralateral functioning? give an example
what are the 3 main brain parts
forebrain, hindbrain, midbrain
what is the role of the forebrain and what brain parts does it consist of?
responsible for complex cognitive tasks; thinking, learning, personality and memory.
- cerebrum
- hypothalamus
- thalamus
outline adaptive and developmental plasticity
explain changes to the neuron during adaptive plasticity
define synaptogensis
what is the role of the hindbrain and what brain parts does it consist of?
link between spinal cord and brain, important for movement and balance, alertness, breathing and sleep.
- medulla
- pons
- cerebellum
how can someone improve gut health
diet, physical exercise, mental stimulation, social settings.
