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Can you name the names and functions of the different parts of the brain?

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Stacks of Disc-Shaped Membrane
Take in mRNA and Synthesize ProteinEither free-floating or associated with Rough ER
Transmembrane Protein That Actively Transports IonsUse ATP
Bumps of the Surface of the Brain
Transport from Dendrites to SomaTravels via chynein 'feet' on microtubules
Used to Calculate RMP
Water-LovingPolar
Very Deep Groove
Wires Made of Bunches of Fibers
All Axons Have:An end; have vesicles that carry neurotransmitters
Neuron With 2 Neurites
RNA-Synthesizing EnzymeBinds at Promoter
All Axons Have:A middle
Contained Within PNSControls breathing, heart rate, and digestion
Nerve Split Towards the Back of the Spinal CordCarries information from the body to the brain
All Nervous Tissues(i.e. everything else)
An Unequal Distribution of the Charge Across a Molecule
Largest Cytoskeleton ComponentThick hollow pipes made of tubulin; used for transport
Theory That Each Brain Cell is an Individual CellProposed by Cajal; neurons are separated by synapses
Process or Intron Removal
Outer Matter of the Brain
Used to Calculate Equilibrium Potential
Double-Stranded, Antiparallel Nucleotide Polymer
Relative Ability of an Electrical Charge to Migrate from One Point to AnotherRepresented by g (Siemens, or S)
'Antennae'; Receives Incoming Signals
Little Membrane Balloons (Organelle)Used to transport proteins
Membrane Formed by Hydrophobic Tails and Hydrophilic HeadsForms a barrier to water-soluble ions
Central Dogma Process of RNA SynthesisInitiated at the promoter region; stopped at the terminator region
Nervous System Within ANS'Rest and Digest'
Purple Stain Showing Cell BodiesDoesn't show anything other than location of cell bodies
Long Strands of Protein Within the NucleusContain DNA
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Contained Within PNSControls sensation and motion
Region of Contact Where a Neuron Transfers Info to Another Cell
Makes Signals Travel Faster Down an AxonSticky-Notes wrapped around a pencil
Water-HatingNonpolar
The Potential of the Cell at Which There is No Net Movement of Ions
Positively Charged Atoms or Molecules
Transmembrane Protein That Removes Intracellular Na and Concentrates Intracellular KUses energy in the form of ATP
Coiling of a Polypeptide into an Alpha-Helix
Medium Cytoskeleton ComponentForm a lattice structure used for strength
The Wires that Carry Neuron OutputBundles of fibers that make up nerves; variances in diameter affect speed of transfer
Cellular Fluid Within the Neuron
An Even Distribution of the Charge Across a Molecule
Membrane Voltage Maintained by a Cell When not Generating Action PotentialsNeurons have one of -65mV
Ohm's Law
Back Section of the BrainFirm, used for muscle control
Smallest Cytoskeleton ComponentMade of actin; forms a network beneath the cell membrane
All Axons Have:A beginning
Neuron With 1 Neurite
The Relative Inability of an Electrical Charge to MigrateRepresented by R, measured in Ohms
Brain and Spinal Chord
Glial Cell; Forms Myelin Around Axons in Brain & Spinal CordAsymmetrical
Glial Cell; Defensive Function; Protects against invading organisms
Silver Stain Showing Entire Cell Body and Neurites
Supporting Cells Glue vital to nervous system; 5 major types
String of Polypeptides
Various Polypeptides Bonded Together to Form a Larger Protein
Glial Cell; Forms Myelin in PNSAsymmetrical; cleans up damage by guiding axons to re-grow and re-connect
Stacks of Disc-Shaped MembranesUsed to wrap and package proteins
States That Nerves Can Only Carry Information Unidirectionally
Specialized Gap Between NeuronsWhere 2 neurons communicate
Regions of RNA Used in Coding
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Process of Destroying Pieces of Brain Tube Led to discovery of different sections of the brain
Theory That Brain Cells are a Continuous MassProposed by Golgi (he was wrong)
Grooves on the Surface of the Brain
Electrical Force that Makes Ions Move
Glial Cell; Secretes Cerebrospinal FluidLines the walls of the ventricles in the brain
3-Dimensional Folding of a Polypeptide
Hollow Spaces Inside the Braincause muscles to move and contain fluid
Transmembrane Protein That is Gated or Non-Gated
Inner Matter of the Brain
Branch Coming off the Soma that has 2 Types
String of Amino AcidsChain larger than 20 = a protein!
Nervous System Within ANS'Fight or Flight'
Transmembrane Protein That is Always Open for Transport
ER Studded with Ribosomes Used for protein synthesis
Structure of NeuronProtein strands that give the neuron shape; has 3 parts
Electrical Potential The force exerted on a charged particle
Chemical Force that Makes Ions MoveDown the concentration gradient
Produce ATPFats, carbs, proteins, and oxygen go in; ATP comes out
Chemicals Released From Presynaptic NeuronsElicits a response in the postsynaptic neuron
The Regions of a Primary RNA Transcript Not Used to Code Protein
Transport Along Microtubules
The Movement of Electrical ChargeRepresented by I (amps)
Sections of DNA Containing Information Needed for Polypeptide Chains
Glial Cell; Nutritive and Support FunctionsStar-shaped and symmetrical; surround and isolate synapses; control fluid around neurons; clean up debris and fill area with glia
Neuron With 3 or More Neurites
Transport from Soma to TerminalsTravels via kinesin 'feet' on microtubules
Negatively Charged Atoms or Molecules
Nerve Split Towards the Front of the Spinal CordCarries information from the brain to the body
Front Section of the Brainsoft and squishy, controls sensory information
Central Dogma Process Protein SynthesisFollows genetic instructions carried by mRNA
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