Definition | Term |
A rope of neural tissue inside the hollows of vertebrae | |
Amino acid which is the primary inhibitory signal in the nervous system | |
Brain structure important for formation of certain types of memory | |
Outer layer of brain tissue which forms the surface of the brain | |
A chemical substance which carries signals across synaptic cleft | |
Monoamine involved in reward, motivation, and motor control | |
Group of single strand amino acids | |
Houses basic functions: breathing, swallowing, vomiting, urination, orgasm | |
When an enzyme destroys transmitter substance in synaptic cleft | |
Lobe in charge of sense of touch and spacial layout | |
Comprised of spinal cord, brain stem, and cerebellum | |
A signal which will not fire a neuron | |
Gateway to the brain which receives almost all incoming sensory information | |
Region at front of cerebral cortex concerned with planning and movement | |
When a neuron fires | |
Produces myelin | |
Peptides involved in natural pain reduction and reward | |
A rush of sodium ions into the neuron causing the neuron to fire | |
Signals that go from brain to body | |
When neuron goes back to resting membrane potential; only strong signals can make it fire | |
Signals that go from body to brain | |
Fatty substance which protects the axon | |
Lobe which is important for processing auditory information and memories | |
Looks at overall amount of differences between individuals in a population | |
Monamine important for arousal and vigilance | |
Directs muscles to contract or relax thus causing movement | |
Responsible for motor control at junction between nerves and muscles. Involved in dreaming, memory, sleeping and learning | |
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