Study Guide: Biology of Mind
the oldest parts of the brain are
brainstem, thalamus, reticular formation, cerebellum
what does the pancreas regulate?
how much energy your body gets
in which situations would insulin be released from the pancreas?
if you were to eat breakfast in the morning, sugar from the food is carried by your blood and insulin from your pancreas helps your cells take in the sugar that fuels your body
how can parts of the limbic system be remembered ?
Hungry Hounds Ate Pavlov hypothalamus, Hippocampus, Amygdala, Pituitary
if you were being chased by a lion which of the following glands would release adrenaline?
adrenal gland
you see a donut on a plate displayed at your local bakery, and your mouth starts watering. which nervous system allows this to happen
automatic nervous system
which of the following are apart of the central nervous system ?
brain and spinal cord
a neurotransmitter is a type of
chemical signal sent by neurons
the part of the neuron that receives signals is called
dendrites
an action potential occurs when a
electric current, travels from the dendrites through the axon to the terminal branches to be fired off to another neuron
you go for a run around the track, and afterwards you feel less anxiety and stress. which neurotransmitter has been released to help you feel this way?
endorphins
according to biopsychology, eating disorders
have genetic and biochemical triggers
what are symptoms of people with Brocas aphasia ?
have trouble with speaking (broken speech?
How do the roles of the hippocampus and the hypothalamus differ?
hippocampus process long term memory and stored information we use later on a test while the hypothalamus helps regulate hunger, sex drive, thirst, and body temperature.
low levels of serotonin may cause which of the following?
may lead to anxiety or depression
the all-or-none law states that
once the neuron receives the signal, it had to fire it off
when a male hits puberty, which gland is responsible for telling the testes to release testosterone?
pituitary gland
which part of the brain is composed of nerve cells that filter stimuli
reticular formation
when you touch a hot stove, which neurons tell your brain it's hot ?
sensory neurons
you touch a hot stove and the sensory neurons are telling your brain it's hot. which part of the neuron is sending the neurotransmitters to the other neurons dendrites to send the signal up to the brain?
sensory neurons
What do biopsychologists study?
study the lines of communication between your brain, glands, and muscles.
which part of the neuron do the neurotransmitters travel across to reach another neuron ?
synaptic gap
what does the term neuroplasticity refer to ?
the ability to adjust to damage or new experiences
what happens when someone has a stroke ?
the blood doesn't reach part of their brain, causing brain cells to die
human behaviors and feelings are primarily controlled by
the brain, nerves, and hormones
when you're at a restaurant and the waiter comes out with your dinner, which system is responsible for telling your brain that your food has arrived?
the nervous system
During the refractory period
the neuron pumps out the sodium ions
joseph has Brocas aphasia. what can help him recover his lost abilities?
treatment, rehabilitation, and time
the temporal lobe, parietal lobe, and occipital lobe of the brain process information about
what you hear, touch, and see
how can playing a musical instrument impact the brain ?
when you flex mental muscles they can actually grow larger. parts of the brain can grow denser and grow larger in response to our experiences such as playing an instrument every day.
give an example of a parasympathetic response
when you hear a fire alarm go off and panic then realize it's a false alarm your parasympathetic nervous system slows your heart back down and allows you to relax
an example of neuroplasticity is
when you lose the ability to use one of your senses, your other senses become stronger. if you become blind, parts of your brain that aren't responsible for your vision might be able to grow larger to compensate for your loss of sight.
what is hyperactive thyroid?
your heart may race and you may feel jittery and have trouble falling asleep
