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Introduction to Psychology: Biological Perspective and Nervous System

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  • Why study the nervous system and glands in psychology?

    Because they control behavior and mental processes through biological mechanisms.
  • What is neuroscience?

    Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system.

  • Define Biological Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience).

    Biological Psychology studies the relationship between biological processes and behavior.

  • What is the nervous system?

    The nervous system is a network of cells that transmits signals between different parts of the body.

  • Which two types of cells make up the nervous system?

    Neurons and glial cells.

  • What is a neuron?

    A neuron is a nerve cell that transmits electrical and chemical signals.

  • Name the main parts of a neuron.

    Dendrites, cell body, axon, and axon terminals.

  • What are glial cells?

    Glial cells support and protect neurons, providing nutrients and insulation.

  • What is myelin?

    Myelin is a fatty substance that insulates axons to speed up neural transmission.

  • What is neurotransmission?

    Neurotransmission is the process of sending chemical signals across the synapse between neurons.

  • What are synaptic vesicles?

    Synaptic vesicles are small sacs in axon terminals that store neurotransmitters.

  • What is the synapse?

    The synapse is the gap between neurons where neurotransmitters are released.

  • What are receptor sites?

    Receptor sites are locations on the receiving neuron where neurotransmitters bind.

  • Difference between excitatory and inhibitory synapses?

    Excitatory synapses increase the chance of neuron firing; inhibitory synapses decrease it.

  • What are agonists and antagonists?

    Agonists enhance neurotransmitter effects; antagonists block or reduce them.

  • Role of Acetylcholine (Ach)?

    Acetylcholine is involved in muscle movement and memory.

  • What are the three main brain divisions in early development?

    Hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain.

  • Functions of the medulla?

    The medulla controls vital functions like heartbeat and breathing.

  • What is the role of the pons?

    The pons helps regulate sleep and arousal.

  • What does the reticular formation do?

    The reticular formation controls attention and arousal.

  • Function of the cerebellum?

    The cerebellum coordinates movement and balance.

  • Name key structures under the cortex in the limbic system.

    Thalamus, hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala, and cingulate cortex.

  • What is corticalization?

    Corticalization is the wrinkling of the cortex to increase surface area.

  • What is the corpus callosum?

    The corpus callosum connects the two cerebral hemispheres.

  • Primary function of the occipital lobe?

    The occipital lobe processes visual information.

  • Role of the parietal lobe?

    The parietal lobe processes sensory information and contains the somatosensory cortex.

  • Function of the frontal lobe?

    The frontal lobe controls motor functions and higher cognitive processes.

  • What are association areas?

    Association areas integrate information from different brain regions for complex functions.

  • What is Broca's aphasia?

    Broca's aphasia is difficulty producing speech due to damage in the frontal lobe.

  • What is Wernicke's aphasia?

    Wernicke's aphasia is difficulty understanding language due to damage in the temporal lobe.

  • What is spatial neglect?

    Spatial neglect is ignoring one side of space, often after right hemisphere damage.

  • Functions of the left brain hemisphere?

    The left hemisphere controls language, logic, and analytical thinking.

  • Functions of the right brain hemisphere?

    The right hemisphere controls spatial abilities, creativity, and facial recognition.

  • What is the somatic nervous system?

    The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements via sensory and motor pathways.

  • What is the autonomic nervous system?

    The autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary body functions like heartbeat and digestion.

  • Difference between sympathetic and parasympathetic systems?

    Sympathetic activates fight-or-flight; parasympathetic promotes rest and digestion.