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Introduction to Psychology - Biological Perspective and Nervous System

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  • What is neuroscience?

    Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and neural circuits.

  • Define biological psychology (behavioral neuroscience).

    Biological psychology or behavioral neuroscience 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 to coordinate actions and sensory information.

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

    Neurons, which transmit signals, and glial cells, which support and protect neurons.

  • What is a neuron?

    A neuron is a nerve cell that transmits electrical and chemical signals in the nervous system.

  • Name the main parts of a neuron.

    Dendrites, cell body (soma), axon, and axon terminals.

  • What are glial cells?

    Glial cells provide support, nutrition, and insulation to neurons and help maintain homeostasis.

  • What is myelin and its function?

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

  • What is neurotransmission?

    Neurotransmission is the process of sending chemical signals across the synapse from one neuron to another.

  • What are synaptic vesicles?

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

  • Define neurotransmitters.

    Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synaptic gap to receptor sites on the next neuron.

  • What is the synapse?

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

  • What are receptor sites?

    Receptor sites are locations on the receiving neuron where neurotransmitters bind to influence neural activity.

  • Difference between excitatory and inhibitory synapses?

    Excitatory synapses increase the likelihood of the 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 a neurotransmitter involved in muscle movement, learning, and memory.

  • Name the three main divisions of the brain in early development.

    Hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain.

  • Functions of the medulla.

    The medulla controls vital automatic functions like heartbeat and breathing.

  • What is the role of the pons?

    The pons helps regulate sleep, arousal, and facial expressions.

  • Function of the reticular formation.

    The reticular formation controls arousal and attention.

  • What does the cerebellum do?

    The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movement and balance.

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

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

  • Function of the thalamus.

    The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information to the cortex.

  • Role of the hypothalamus.

    The hypothalamus regulates hunger, thirst, temperature, and the endocrine system.

  • What is the hippocampus responsible for?

    The hippocampus is critical for forming new memories.

  • Function of the amygdala.

    The amygdala processes emotions, especially fear and aggression.

  • What is corticalization?

    Corticalization is the process of the cerebral cortex developing folds to increase surface area.

  • What is the corpus callosum?

    The corpus callosum is a bundle of nerve fibers connecting 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 like touch and spatial awareness.

  • Function of the frontal lobe.

    The frontal lobe controls voluntary movement, decision-making, and planning.

  • What are association areas?

    Association areas integrate information from different brain regions for complex functions like language and reasoning.

  • What is Broca’s aphasia?

    Broca’s aphasia is a language disorder causing difficulty in speech production.

  • What is Wernicke’s aphasia?

    Wernicke’s aphasia causes problems with language comprehension.

  • What is spatial neglect?

    Spatial neglect is a condition where a person ignores one side of their visual field, often after right hemisphere damage.

  • Functions of the left hemisphere.

    The left hemisphere is involved in language, logic, and analytical thinking.

  • Functions of the right hemisphere.

    The right hemisphere processes spatial, creative, and holistic tasks.

  • What is the somatic nervous system?

    The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements and transmits sensory information to the CNS.

  • Difference between sensory and motor pathways.

    Sensory pathways carry information to the CNS; motor pathways carry commands from the CNS to muscles.

  • What is the autonomic nervous system?

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

  • Functions of the sympathetic nervous system.

    The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses.

  • Functions of the parasympathetic nervous system.

    The parasympathetic nervous system promotes 'rest and digest' activities to conserve energy.