Biopyschology

Quiz on biopyschology. Includes: Neurons, Synapse's, Neurontransmitters, Localisation of Brain function, Methods of cortical specialisation, nervous system, Endocrine system

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  • Created by: Emma
  • Created on: 10-10-11 15:05
A neuron is...
the basic structural unit of the nervous system
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how many nuerons are in your body?
100billion
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What happens when the neuron is active?
It fires
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What is a synapse?
Gap between neurons
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The four lobes of the brain are:
frontal, temporal, pareital, occipital
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What is the cerebrum?
It is the outer layer of the brain
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The brain has two hemispheres; left and right. What side is dominant for language, logical thought and complex motor behaviour?
Left
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What is the endocrine system?
Its a slower acting hormonal system
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The four lobes of the brain are:

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