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| Which of the following structures of a neuron is responsible from sending the message to the next neuron? |
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| Which of the following is the best definition of a neurotransmitter? |
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| A chemical sent throughout our nerve system which influences behavior |
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| Once the neuron releases a neurotransmitter, where does the neurotransmitter go? |
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| Which of the following structures of a neuron is responsible for receiving the message from a neuron? |
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| The neural impulse, or firing of a neuron, is also know as what? |
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| What does the myelin sheath do? |
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| Insulates the axon and speeds up the transmissions of neural impulses |
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| An inhibitory neurotransmitter, it calms you down |
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| What does Norepinephrine do? |
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| It regulates arousal and alertness |
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| An excitatory chemical that aids in neuron firing |
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| What does Acetylcholine do? |
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| Neurotransmitters that provide pain relief |
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| Voluntary movement, sleep, mood, attention. Related to schizophrenia. |
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| Mood, hunger, sleep, arousal |
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| When our sensory receptors receive an input, the message is sent to the brain via _______. |
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| Once our brain receives a message it responds by sending a message via _________ to the appropriate area to allow for a response. |
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| What does the Central branch of the nervous system contain? |
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| Contains the brain and spinal cord |
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| What does the Peripheral branch of the nervous system contain? |
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| All ares containing nerve cells other than the brain and spinal cord |
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| What does the Autonomic branch of the nervous system do? |
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Controls automatic functions
(Ex: breathing, blinking, heart rate) |
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| What does the Somatic branch of the nervous system do? |
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Voluntary functions
(Ex: shaking head, running, jumping) |
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| What does the Sympathetic branch of the nervous system do? |
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| Arousing, helps us deal with stress |
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| What does the Parasympathetic branch do? |
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| Calming, brings us down after a period of stress has passed |
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