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Psychology Chapter 2: Neuroscience and Behavior

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_____ cells assist neurons by providing structural support, nutrition, and removal of cell wastes.
glial cells
The relationship between the ions _____ and _____ in and around the axon is what activates polarization or depolarization of the neuron.
Sodium;Potassium
Which basic type of neuron would you use to pick up an object?
Motor Neuron
Which basic type of neuron would you use to pick up an object?
Cancel each other out
Marlee has just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). As the disease progresses, communication to some of her muscles may slow down, and she could lose some muscle control as a result of the degeneration of the:
Myelin Sheath
Herbert has been having considerable trouble with his short-term memory. His family has noticed a number of mistakes Herbert has been making (e.g., leaving doors unlocked, getting lost in the neighborhood, forgetting family member's names). It appears that his _____ producing neurons are deteriorating.
Acetylcholine
Mr. Randolph has multiple sclerosis (MS). He experiences muscle weakness, loss of coordination and speech, and visual disturbances that result from the slowdown or interruption of neural transmission. The cause of these symptoms probably involves the degeneration of his _____.
Myelin Sheath
Elton is suffering from depression and has received a prescription for an antidepressant. It is likely that he needs more of the neurotransmitter known as _____.
Serotonin
Dr. Gadhuri studies the physiology of the brain but spends little time looking at behavior. Dr. Gadhuri is MOST likely a:
neuroscientist
Abdul is running a marathon, and after 15 miles he doesn't think he can take it anymore. Just as he is about to give up, the pain suddenly subsides, and he feels much better and motivated to run the rest of the race. Abdul is most likely feeling the effects of which neurotransmitter?
Endorphines
The Study of the nervous system, especially the brain
Neuroscience
A highly specialized call that communicates information in electrical and chemical form; a nerve cell
Neuron
The type of neuron that conveys information to the brain from specialized receptor cells in sense organs and internal organs
Sensory Neuron
The type of neuron that signals muscles to relax or contract
Motor neuron
The type of neuoron that communicates information from one neuron to the next
Interneuron
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