Neuroanatomy and Research

These flashcards cover key concepts in neuroanatomy and research based on the lecture notes provided.

The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of the and .

brain and spinal cord

The two main types of cells in the nervous system are and .

neurons and glial cells

Dendrites are responsible for receiving __ in a neuron.

inputs

The __ carries outputs in a neuron as an all-or-nothing electrical signal.

axon

Myelin acts as __ for the axon, speeding electrical conduction.

insulation

Synaptic transmission is the communication between neurons at the __.

synapse

The autonomic nervous system controls __ body functions.

involuntary

The __ is a 'traffic router' for sensory information in the brain.

thalamus

The __ is involved in emotion and learning.

limbic system

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) is used to study brain __.

function

The __ is the part of the neuron primarily responsible for integrating information.

soma

The axon terminal is involved in the release of __ to communicate with other neurons.

chemical transmitters

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) acts to __ and nourish the brain.

cushion

The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system are and .

sympathetic and parasympathetic

The __ connects the two cerebral hemispheres.

corpus callosum

In the spinal cord, sensory information travels via __ fibers.

afferent

The __ is involved in motor coordination and control.

cerebellum

Neurons communicate at the synapse in a process that involves __ signals.

electrical and chemical

The main function of the __ is to regulate hunger and thirst.

hypothalamus

Olfactory nerve is responsible for __.

smell

The __ lobe is primarily associated with vision.

occipital

Research methods in neuroscience include __ and behavioral experiments.

cellular imaging

The __ contains the cranial nerves and spinal nerves in the PNS.

somatic nervous system