unit 3: neuroscience Flashcards
astrocytes
provide nutriotion to neurons and absorb dead cells
oligodendrocytes
insulate neurons as myelinh
when positive ions enter the neuron, making it more prone to firing action potential
depolarization
neurons that carry incoming info from sensory receptors to the brain and spinal chord
sensory (afferent) neurons
the brain and the spinal chord make up the
central nervous system
excitatory neurotransmitter, voluntary movement and muscle contraction, learning, memory, sleep, and arousal
acetylcholine
inhibitory, pleasureable sensations, involuntary movement, attentions & alertness, mood, rewards, learning
dopamine
inhibitory, inhibits excitation and anxiety, regulates sleep/wake cycles
GABA
inhibitory, pain relief and feelings of pleasure, stress reduction
endorphins
inhibitory, mood regulation, hunger/appetite, sleep
serotonin
excitatory, fight or flight, alertness/arousal, mood regulation, learning, memory retrieval
epinephrine
excitatory, momeory, learning, helps messages cross synapse
glutamine
work in opposition to endorphins to regulate pain, signals that the body is in pain
substance P
drugs that produce their effects by mimicking neurotransmitters – sends messages like neurotransmitters
agonists
drugs that block the effects of neurotransmitters by occupying their receptor sites– doesn’t fit into site
antagonist