Unit 2 AP Psychology Review

What is the insulating membrane that surrounds parts of the axon that helps the impulses travel faster called?

• Axon
• Dendrites
• Node of Ranvier
• Myelin Sheath

The part of the neuron that receives messages from other neurons

• axon
• dendrite
• cell body
• Schwann cell

Which nervous system contains sensory and motor neurons that carry information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body?

• Autonomic Nervous System
• Somatic Nervous System
• Peripheral Nervous System
• Central Nervous System

What is the main control center of the body that contains the brain and spinal cord?

• Peripheral nervous system
• Central nervous system
• Autonomic nervous system
• Somatic nervous system

The part of the neuron that sends messages to other neurons

• axon terminal

• dendrite

• cell body

• Schwann cell

Location at which a neuron can transfer an impulse to another cell with the use of neurotransmitters is called __________.

• myelin sheath
• axon
• threshold
• synapse

What is the chemical used by a neuron to transmit an impulse across a synapse to another nerve cell?

• Neurotransmitters
• Synapse
• Threshold
• Impulse

What gland is this?  Also known as the "Master Gland"

• Pituitary
• Pancreas
• Adrenal
• Thyroid

This neurotransmitter is most often associated with pleasure/reward sensations:

• Acetylcholine
• GABA
• Dopamine
• Serotonin

Which neurotransmitter is involved in the "Fight of Flight" response?

• Acetylcholine
• Endorphins
• Norepinephrine
• Serotonin