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1
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what are the functions of a neuron?

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axon
nucleus
dendrites
soma
synapse

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what is an axon

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carries impulse from cell body (soma) to the axon terminals.

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what is a neuron? (memorise how to draw and label)

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what is the axon

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what is the soma

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the cell body

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what are dendrites

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receives neural info from other neurons

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what are the axon terminals

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what is myelin

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what are dendrites

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what are neurochemicals

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what is the synapse

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12
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how do neurons communicate with each other?

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13
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where is the hindbrain located and what is its function?

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what is the neural synapse

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point of communication between neurons

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where is the cerebellum located and what is its function?

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where is the medulla located and what is its function?

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17
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where is the pons located and what is its function?

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18
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where is the midbrain located and what is its function?

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19
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where is the reticular formation located and what is its function?

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20
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where is the forebrain located and what is its function?

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21
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where is the cerebrum located and what is its function?

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22
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where is the hypothalamus located and what is its function?

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23
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where is the thalamus located and what is its function?

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24
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what are the 3 parts the neural synapse consists of?

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  1. presynaptic neuron(axon terminals)
  2. synaptic gap
  3. postsynaptic neurons (dendrites)
25
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what is contralateral functioning? give an example

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26
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what are the 3 main brain parts

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forebrain, hindbrain, midbrain

27
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what is the role of the forebrain and what brain parts does it consist of?

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responsible for complex cognitive tasks; thinking, learning, personality and memory.
- cerebrum
- hypothalamus
- thalamus

28
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outline adaptive and developmental plasticity

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29
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explain changes to the neuron during adaptive plasticity

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30
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define synaptogensis

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31
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what is the role of the hindbrain and what brain parts does it consist of?

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link between spinal cord and brain, important for movement and balance, alertness, breathing and sleep.
- medulla
- pons
- cerebellum

32
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how can someone improve gut health

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diet, physical exercise, mental stimulation, social settings.

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