The Power of Plasticity; Neural Communication; The Nervous & Endocrine Systems Flashcards
With respect to their oversupply, the neurotransmitter ___ is to the neurotransmitter ___ as migraines are to schizophrenia.
Glutamate; dopamine
The central nervous system contains the…
Brain and spinal cord
The ___ system is the body’s “slow” chemical communication system.
Endocrine
Estrogen is a female sex hormone. Based on the textbook’s discussion of the endocrine system, which gland releases estrogen?
The ovaries
In terms of one’s heartbeat, digestion, and glandular functioning, one’s body is a fairly well-oiled machine that works even when one is asleep. This is possible because of the ___ nervous system.
Autonomic
Jane is watching her favorite television program and sees a commercial for a new medication. It states that the medication can alleviate depression. “Since depression is a chemical imbalance, new Venlafaxine extended release can help with mood, sleep, arousal, and alertness by working on the two key neurotransmitters involved in depression.” These two neurotransmitters are…
Serotonin and norepinephrine
Dr. Talbot is MOST likely to prescribe this drug that influences the neurotransmitter to help relieve a client’s depression.
Serotonin
Some people must avoid foods high in MSG because oversupply of the neurotransmitter ___ can overstimulate the brain, inducing seizures or migraines.
Glutamate
A medical equipment company is thinking of expanding by developing lie detection machines that measure perspiration, cardiovascular, and respiration changes. The company should focus its research on the ___ nervous system in the development of the machine.
Sympathetic
After a particularly strenuous workout, Javon feels especially good. Javon’s euphoria may reflect the release of the brain’s natural painkiller called…
Endorphins
As part of his workout routine, Daryl takes an herbal supplement to stimulate the release of a male sex hormone. Such a hormone is naturally released by the…
Testes
Compared with messages delivered by the nervous system, messages delivered by the endocrine system are…
Slower to arrive and longer lasting
People who engage in extreme sports often do so to feel the rush of the fight-or-flight hormones, epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones are released from the ___ glands.
Adrenal
Clarissa’s metabolism has been irregular. There is MOST likely an abnormality with her ___ gland.
Thyroid
