Unit 2 - The Biology of Psychology Flashcards
Cell of the nervous system
Transmit nerve impulses
Neuron
Frontal (problem solving, spontaneity, memory, language, intuition, social / sexual behavior)
parietal (sensation, perception, sensory input)
temporal (auditory perception)
occipital (visual processing center).
The four lobes
Collection of glands that produces hormones for various things.
Endocrine system
Melatonin hormone
Hormone released to make a person tired
Links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland.
Hypothalamus function
Which gland produces hormones that help the body control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to stressors like a major illness or injury, and regulate blood pressure?
-Adrenal gland
A chemical substance secreted by an endocrine gland or cells
-Hormones
What is the hormone that relieves pain, induces pleasure, and euphoria called?
-Endorphin
The ________ controls the flow of messages between the brain and rest of the body / helps to breathe.
Brain stem
The __________ plays a central role in states of consciousness like alertness and sleep.
Reticular formation
The _______ helps regulate breathing, heart and blood vessel function, digestion, sneezing, and swallowing. This part of the brain is a center for respiration and circulation.
Medulla
The _______ is the integrative center for emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation.
Amygdala
The ______ controls the flow of messages between the brain and rest of the body / helps to breathe.
Brain stem
The _______ receives information from the sensory systems, the spinal cord, and other parts of the brain and then regulates motor movements.
Cerebellum
The ____ serves as a message station between several areas of the brain.
Pons
