The Chemical Mind: Crash Course Video Questions

What are neurons?

• Cells that transmit messages to each other

• Cells that produce neurotransmitters

• Cells that regulate hormone production

• Cells that control muscle movement

What are the three basic parts of a neuron?

• Soma, dendrites, and axon

• Nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes

• Synapses, neurotransmitters, and receptors

• Adrenal glands, pituitary gland, and hypothalamus

What is the function of dendrites?

• Receive messages from other cells

• Transmit electrical impulses

• Activate action potential

• Jump across synaptic gaps

What is the purpose of the myelin sheath?

• Speed up the transmission of messages

• Protect the neuron from damage

• Regulate hormone production

• Control muscle movement

What are neurotransmitters?

• Chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons

• Cells that secrete hormones into the bloodstream

• Glands that regulate metabolism

• Chemicals that control muscle movement

Which neurotransmitter is associated with learning and memory?

• Norepinephrine

• Glutamate

• GABA

• Acetylcholine

What is the role of hormones in the body?

• Regulate various bodily functions

• Transmit electrical impulses

• Activate action potential

• Control muscle movement

Which gland is considered the master gland of the endocrine system?

• Adrenal gland

• Pancreas

• Thyroid gland

• Pituitary gland

What hormone is responsible for promoting trust and social bonding?

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

• Oxytocin

• Testosterone

How do the nervous and endocrine systems work together?

• The nervous system directs the endocrine system, which in turn influences the nervous system

• The nervous system and endocrine system are completely separate and do not interact

• The endocrine system controls the nervous system, which then regulates hormone production

• The nervous system and endocrine system have no connection or influence on each other