Unit 3 AOS 1

a self-regulating sub-division of the peripheral nervous system that connects the central nervous system to the body's visceral muscles (internal organs and glands) to regulate function and provide feedback to the brain about their activities

a single, tubelike, extension that carries neural information away from the neuron

the end part of an axon collateral where terminal buttons that store and secrete neurotransmitter are located

the brain and spinal cord; receives, processes and transmits messages to and from the peripheral nervous system/body to control human functioning

a reaction to a sensory stimulus that involves awareness; compare with unconscious response

an extension of a neuron that detects and receives information from other neurons

when a neurotransmitter stimulates or activates a postsynaptic neuron to perform its functions; compare with inhibitory effect

the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system

the primary excitatory neurotransmitter for information transmission throughout the brain; plays crucial roles in the growth and strengthening of synaptic connections during learning and memory formation

when a neurotransmitter blocks or prevents a postsynaptic neuron from firing and therefore performing its functions; compare with excitatory effect