AP Psychology Brain and Neurons Flashcard

Front

What is the main function of the brain structure?

Back

Control and coordinate the body's activities and processes

Front

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

Back

dendrites

Front

Which of the following is a neurotransmitter? Calcium, Glucose, Serotonin, Dopamine

Back

Dopamine

Front

What is the function of the frontal lobe in the brain?

Back

Executive functions

Front

Which of the following is an example of a neural pathway? Options: Optic nerve pathway, Muscular nerve pathway, Digestive nerve pathway, Auditory nerve pathway

Back

Optic nerve pathway

Front

What is the function of the occipital lobe in the brain?

Back

Processing visual information

Front

Which part of the neuron transmits signals to other neurons?

Back

axon

Front

Which of the following is a function of neurotransmitters? Options: Digesting food, regulating body temperature, and controlling heart rate.; Producing hormones, maintaining blood pressure, and filtering waste.; Storing energy, building muscle, and strengthening bones.; Regulating mood, memory, sleep, and muscle movement.

Back

Regulating mood, memory, sleep, and muscle movement.

Front

What is the function of the temporal lobe in the brain?

Back

Processing auditory information, language comprehension, and memory formation.

Front

Connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain

Back

Corpus Callosum