Sherrill General Psychology Sp16 - Chapter 2 Flash Cards

This is the part of the
neuron that RECEIVES
messages from other
neurons, muscles or
sense organs.
Chapter 2 Flash Cards

This is the longest part of
the neuron.

These structures contain
the Vessicles.

This is the specific
structure in which
neurotransmitters are
created, stored and then
released into the synapse.

What are the two
functions of myelin
sheath?

What are the spaces
between the segments of
myelin sheath called?

What is the name of the
space between the end of
one neuron and
beginning of another?

If a person has a disease
that deteriorates all of the
myelin sheath in their
body, how would this
specifically impact their
functioning?

__________ is defined as
the process of
reabsorption of
neurotransmitter that has
been released by the
terminal buttons.

What does each letter
stand for in the category
of medication known as
SSRI’s?

What do SSRI’s typically
treat?

What are the two main
divisions of the nervous
system?

What are the two
subdivisions of the
peripheral nervous
system?

What are the two
subdivisions of the
Autonomic Nervous
System?

What part of the nervous
system do you use to
correctly answer this
question?

Which division of the
nervous system carries
sensory information from
skin all over your body
to the brain?

Which part of the
nervous system is
responsible for voluntary
motor movements?

Which part of the nervous
system is responsible for
vital life ‘reflexes’, such as
heartbeat and respiration?

Which part of the
nervous system would be
responsible if you
purposely took a deep
breath right now?

What part of the nervous
system is responsible for
the involuntary way your
body responds to a
threat?

The part of the nervous
system that is responsible
for returning the body to a
relaxed (pre-threat) state is
called the:

You are extremely nervous
when about to give a class
presentation. What part of
the nervous system is
responsible for you shaking,
your sweaty palms and your
dry mouth?

If you are experiencing
the ‘Fight or Flight’
response, which part of
your nervous system has
been activated?

If someone survives in a
coma for years without
life support, it means
that which part of their
nervous system
continues to function?

Which division of the
nervous system transmits
messages to and from
major skeletal muscles?
(such as arms and legs)

Which part of the brain is
responsible for the
storage of long term
memory?

Which part of the brain
involved if someone is
said to be ‘brain dead’?

responsible for Expression
of anger, rage (and anxiety);
**emotional memory
(related to social
functioning & decision
making)

responsible for speech
comprehension.

responsible for arousal
and alertness, and also
screens sensory messages
while sleeping

responsible for timed,
coordinated motor
movements, particularly
those required for rapid
changes in direction.

known as the “Relay
Station” for sensory info,
and also helps to regulate
sleep cycles.

responsible for
controlling vital life
functions? (breathing,
heart rate, etc.)

responsible for playing a
role in how we
experience pleasure?

What part of the brain is
responsible for
motivational behaviors,
regulating body
temperature, and
emotional expression.

responsible for speech
production?

responsible for releasing
chemicals involved in
sleep and also connects
the brain to the spinal
cord?

responsible for initiation
of motor movements and
emotion?

What is the part of the
brain that most
distinguishes us from
other animals?

Nina is no longer able to
perform the smooth and
graceful moves she once did
as a ballet dancer. Which
part of the brain did she
most likely damage in a
serious fall?

The wrinkled, outside
covering of the brain is
called:

The two hemispheres of
the brain are divided, yet
connected by this
structure.

The amygdala, septal
area and hypothalamus
are part of what specific
system in the brain?

What term refers to the
research findings that
certain function can be
attributed to specific
hemispheres in the
brain?

Which lobe of the brain
is associated with
auditory processing?

is associated with visual
processing?

is associated with
somatosensory
processing?

is associated with
problem solving, logical
thinking, emotion and
personality?

Maria receives a blow to the
back of her head during a
karate tournament and sees
“stars.” Which lobe might be
responsible for this
experience?

If someone receives a
substantial injury to the
temporal lobe, what
functions might be most
impacted by the injury?

Following a stroke, a person
has difficulty with functions
that include processing
neural information about
pain, temperature and body
position. Which lobe was
most likely impacted by the
stroke?

Which neurological
assessment tool is used to
look at brain waves to
learn more about how the
brain is functioning?

Which neurological
assessment tool uses
radiation to provide a
picture of what areas of
the brain are functioning
most or least?Chapter 2 Flash Cards

Which neurological
assessment tool uses x-rays to
look at the structures of the
brain and can be used to look
for the presence of tumors?

Which neurological
assessment tool uses
radio waves to look at the
structures of the brain?

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