Neurotransmission

The brain and spinal cord are part of what body system?

• Cardiovascular system

• Digestive system

• Nervous system

• Immune system

Nerves are special cells that...

• Collect information from the environment and other cells

• Pass information to and from the brain

• Both of these

The axon (long part) of a nerve cell is covered in a fatty coating so that...

• Messages travel slower

• They can slide back and forth to pass messages

• Messages pass more quickly

The brain is made up of interconnected neurons, arranged to make a network

• True

• False

What is the gap between neurons called?

• Transmission gap

• Axon gap

• Synapse

Neurons can pass messages back and forth using special chemicals called...

• Myelin

• Neurotransmitters

• Emotions

• Verisimilitude

Which of these are neurotransmitters made in the brain (tick all the ones that are correct)

• Adenosine

• Serotonin

• Caffeine

• Norepinephrine

• Thyamine

Neurotransmitters cause changes in your brain, like adenosine making your brain slow down and feel sleepy

• True

• False

An imposter chemical can sometimes disrupt brain processes, because it has a similar _______ to the real neurotransmitter

• Name

• Shape

• Talent

Everyone responds exactly the same way to various neurotransmitters

• True

• False