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The gap between neurons that a chemical message traverses
Synapse
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Known as a sensory relay station and is responsible for directing attention: TH___________
Thalamus
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Help you maintain balance when you are blindfolded and standing on one Leg
Cerebellum
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What are two (of the three) types of Neuron
Sensory Motor Inter
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The forebrain is the largest and most highly developed part of the brain - it contains the Cerebrum T/F?
T
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Are the messages that neurons recive/carry/ send electrical or chemical? Explain
Both!
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The system responsible fro bringing important sensory information to your attention (eg look at all the BMWs!)
Reticular Activating System
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The branches that recieve a neuron's inputs
Dendrites
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The long thin part of the neuron that the electric impulse travels down:
Axon
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I coordinate muscle movement, regulate posture and balance.
cerebellum
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You're so thirsty - which part of your brain regulates thirst?
Hypothalamus
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A network of neurons that extends from the reticular formation to different parts of the brain and spinal cord.
Reticular Activating system
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Regulates sleep, arousal (alertness), helps to control breathing and some muscle movement.
Pons
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Where can you find the hindbrain?
Located at the rear base of the brain around the brain stem
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I am composed of two hemispheres and am sometimes removed in severe cases of encephalitis
Cerebrum
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What is an Axon Terminal?
The output of a neuron
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