AP Psychology Brain Parts and Neurons

This is a short, branch-like structure of a neuron that receives impulses form other neurons.

• Axon

• Terminal

• Dendrite

• Cell Body

• Myelin Sheath

What supports and protects the neurons during the transmission of impulses?

• Axon

• Terminal

• Dendrite

• Cell Body

• Myelin Sheath

These extensions of a neuron carry impulses away from the cell body.

• Axon

• Terminal

• Dendrite

• Cell Body

• Myelin Sheath

This is involved in alertness and fight or flight response.

• Acetylcholine (ACh)

• Dopamine

• Epinephrine

• Endorphins

A player gets a cut on their arm playing badminton and don't notice it until the end of the match. Which Neurotransmitter is related to this?

• Acetylcholine (ACh)

• Dopamine

• Epinephrine

• Endorphins

Issues with this neurotransmitter can cause large mood swings and instability

• Acetylcholine (ACh)

• Glutamate

• Epinephrine

• Serotonin

This neurotransmitter acts as and inhibitory and slows down neuron firing.

• Acetylcholine (ACh)

• Glutamate

• Epinephrine

• GABA

This excitatory neurotransmitter help neurons generate electrical signals.

• Acetylcholine (ACh)

• Glutamate

• Epinephrine

• GABA

What term is used for the chemical signal that is released between the neuron and other cells?

• Synaptic Gap

• Terminal

• Sympathetic

• Neurotransmitter

Released in response to “feel good” behaviors.

• Acetylcholine (ACh)

• Dopamine

• Norepinephrine

• Endorphins