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Down: 1) any chemical released by a neuron that alters activity in other neurons3) a small area of the brain that regulates emotional behaviors and motives4) the part of the autonomic nervous system that alerts or excites the body5) part of the nervous system, aid neurons by providing nutrition and insulation, structural support, make up myelin sheath, may play an important role in intelligence and effect learning6) magnetic resonance imaging that records and makes visible brian activity8) a series of synapses that form a network in the brain, connect relatively distant areas of the brain or nervous system10) neuron fiber that receives incoming messages11) deoxyribonucleic acid; long complex molecule that encodes genetic characteristics12) primary excitatory neurotransmitter in CNS, involved in learning and memory; problem can be brain damage after stroke; affected by PCP ("angel dust")17) the X or Y determines the gender or an individual; females have two X's; males have an X and a Y; 23rd chromosome pair in a karyotype19) the system of nerves carrying information to and from the internal organs and glands20) the microscopic space between two neurons over which messages pass21) a nerve cell that carries motor commands from the CNS to muscles and glands24) a nerve cell that carries information from the outer parts of the body, caused by external stimuli, to the central nervous system25) glands whose secretions pass directly into the bloodstream or lymph system28) fiber that carries information away from the cell body of a neuron29) the driving force behind evolution, by which the environment "selects" the fittest organisms; some individuals reproduce more successfully than others, the offspring of some organisms survive in greater numbers than do those of others, individuals that are poorly adapted tend to have fewer offspring, individuals best adapted to the environment have a survival advantage30) area of the brain where bodily sensations (touch, temperature, pressure, etc.) register31) in the forebrain, closely linked with the emotional response34) the study of how biological processes, the brain, and the nervous system relate to behavior35) receive the messages transferred down the axon, store them in their synaptic vesicles, and secrete these transmitter substances36) spontaneous speaking and writing responses to complex commands, word recognition, memory for words and numbers, sequences of movements, feelings of anxiety, positive emotions37) the functional and physical unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring; pieces of DNA, most genes contain information for making a specific protein38) portion of the cerebral cortex where vision registers in the brain40) the main body of a neuron or other cell41) produces sensations of pleasure and reward; used by the CNS neurons in voluntary movement; problems with imbalance include schizophrenia and parkinson's; affected by cocaine, amphetamines, ritalin, alcohol42) observable characteristics influenced by genotype and environment45) the simplest behavior in which a stimulus provokes an autonomic response47) a part of the limbic system associated with fear responses49) the structure that connects the brain with the spinal cord and controls vital life functions (heart rate, breathing, swallowing, etc.) Across: 2) the loss of speech caused by brain damage7) pleasurable sensations, control of pain; problem can be lowered levels resulting from opiate addiction; affected by opiates such as opium, heroin, morphine, and methadone9) a brain area associated with movement, the sense of smell, and higher mental functions13) a computer enhanced x-ray image of the brain or body14) a glandular secretion that affects bodily functions or behavior15) a brain structure that relays sensory information to the cerebral cortex16) the lowest portions of the brain, including the cerebellum, medulla, pons, and reticular formation; connects to the spinal cord18) enables reasoning, planning, creating, and problem solving; top most layer of the brain22) most prevalent inhibitory neurotransmitter in neurons of CNS; problems include anxiety and epilepsy; affected by barbiturates, tranquilizers (ex. valium and librium) and alcohol23) all parts of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord26) the brain's capacity to change its structure and functions27) a part of the limbic system associated with storing memories32) the gradual process of biological change that occurs in a species as it adapts to its environment33) an area on the brain stem that acts as a bridge between the medulla and other structures39) connect various neurons to the brain and spinal cord43) regulates sleep and dreaming, mood pain, aggression, appetite, sexual behavior; problems include depression, certain anxiety disorders, OCD; affected by prozac, hallucinogenics (LSD)44) the system of nerves linking the spinal cord with the body and sense organs46) contain genetic information; each contains numerous genes; occurs in pairs, one from mother one from father; normal human cell has 4648) a brain structure that controls posture and coordination; nicknamed "little brain"50) an individual nerve cell51) tiny oval sacs on the axon terminal filled with a chemical transmitter substance52) interdisciplinary field that focuses on the brain and its role in psychological processes53) a brain area associated with control of movement54) the genes an organism carries55) ability of one hemisphere to control specific tasks; related to handedness56) all areas of the cerebral cortex that are not primarily sensory or motor in function
 

 

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