Biological Bases of Behavior

The part of the neuron which receives signals from other neurons

• Myelin Sheath

• Dendrites

• Axon

• Terminal buttons

The part of the neuron which speeds up signal down the axon and protects the axon

• Myelin Sheath

• Dendrites

• Axon

• Terminal buttons

The space between the neurons is called the ______________

• Dendrite

• Synapse

• Napsesy

• Cleft of Neuronica

A type of scan that traces glucose consumption in certain parts of the brain

• EEG (electroencephalogram)

• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

• X-Ray

• PET (Positron Emission Test)

A type of test which measures brain activity by detecting electrical impulses.

• EEG (electroencephalogram)

• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

• X-Ray

• PET (Positron Emission Test)

Part of the brain responsible for balance and coordination of muscle activity

• Occipital Lobe

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

This part is located in the hind brain and is in control of vital functions like heartbeat.

• Medulla

• cerebellum

• Frontal Lobe

• Wernicke's Area

If this part of you brain was lesioned (damaged) you'd probably be in a coma

• Primary Motor Cortex

• Broca's Area

• Corpus Callosum

• Reticular Formation

If this part of your brain was lesioned (damaged) you might not be able to speak very well (although you could understand others' speech just fine)

• Somatosensory Cortex

• Broca's Area

• Corpus Callosum

• Wernicke's Area

Part of your brain which is responsible for strong emotions like fear

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus