Unit 2: Neuroscience

Front

The function of the myelin sheath is.....

Back

insulates and protects the axon and speeds up the message

Front

The synapse is best described as...

Back

the space between two neurons

Front

The nucleus is.....

Back

inside of the cell body

Front

The function of the terminal branch is.....

Back

the action potential ends and neurotransmitters are released to cross the synapse

Front

The central nervous system consists of: Brain and spine.

Back

Brain and spine.

Front

At that particular moment, Kevin’s __________ was in charge of his body.

Back

Sympathetic nervous system

Front

With the Latin meaning, “little brain,” the __________ is responsible in humans for our sense of balance including walking and dancing. It is located in the rear of the brain.

Back

Cerebellum

Front

Based on Ryan's quiz choices in a reading seminar, what can you infer about his hemispheric dominance? Choices: "I like to create organized lists and have things neat" or "I like disorder to my room"; "I love English" or "I love Art".

Back

Ryan seems to be a left brain thinker.

Front

Which lobe’s had temporary trouble processing Jake’s vision after being hit hard in a football game?

Back

Occipital lobe

Front

What is the predicted outcome of electrically stimulating the amygdala?

Back

The subject would have intense emotions, like fear, to everyday objects.