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These flashcards cover key concepts from the neuroscience study guide, helping students understand neuron communication, neurotransmitter functions, and brain regions.

Neurons

Cells that transmit electrical signals in the nervous system.

Agonists

Substances that mimic neurotransmitters and activate receptors.

Antagonists

Substances that block neurotransmitters by binding to their receptors.

Hindbrain

Part of the brain responsible for regulating vital functions like heart rate and breathing.

Midbrain

Functions as a relay station for sensory information and is involved in movement and alertness.

Thalamus

Acts as a relay station for sensory information before it is sent to the cerebral cortex.

Hypothalamus

Regulates vital homeostatic functions including hunger, temperature, and sleep-wake cycles.

Amygdala

Key role in emotional processing, particularly in fear and memory formation.

Hippocampus

Crucial for the formation and consolidation of new memories.

Frontal Lobe

Involved in executive functions such as problem-solving and decision making.

Parietal Lobe

Responsible for sensory integration and spatial awareness.

Temporal Lobe

Crucial for auditory processing and forming memories.

Occipital Lobe

Primary center for visual processing, responsible for interpreting visual information.