AP Psychology: Unit 1 - The Brain & Nervous System

Front

The branching extensions of a neuron that receive messages and conduct impulses toward the cell body are called:

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dendrites

Front

Which part of the neuron speeds up neural transmission by insulating the axon?

Back

myeline sheath

Front

Chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gap between neurons are known as:

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neurotransmitters

Front

The largest part of the human brain, responsible for higher-order thinking and decision-making is the:

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cerebrum

Front

Which brain structure coordinates voluntary movement and balance?

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cerebellum

Front

Which brain structure plays a central role in processing emotional responses, such as fear and aggression?

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amygdala

Front

The hippocampus is most directly involved in:

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memory formation

Front

The hypothalamus is primarily responsible for:

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regulating thirst, hunger, and body temperature

Front

The large band of neural fibers that connects the two brain hemispheres is the:

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corpus callosum

Front

The lobe of the brain responsible for reasoning, planning, and voluntary movement is the:

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frontal lobe