PC5060 - Cognitive - Week1

Terms and Definitions

Neuroscientist

Studies the nervous system's anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology.

Behavioural Neuroscientist

Investigates brain-functioning effects on behaviour.

Cognitive Neuroscientist

Uses brain scans to explore thinking and problem-solving.

Neuropsychologist

Conducts behavioural tests on individuals with brain damage.

Psychophysiologist

Measures physiological responses such as heart rate and brain waves.

Neurochemist

Examines chemical reactions in the brain.

Golgi stain method

Estimates the total number of neurons, approximately 86 billion neurons and 620 trillion synapses.

Somatic Nervous System (SNS)

Afferent sensory and efferent motor pathways.

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Regulates internal organ functions.

Frontal Lobe

Major part of the human brain responsible for cognitive functions.

Broca's area

Key region in the brain related to language processing.

Synaptic Transmission

Process involving electric and chemical synapses for neurotransmitter communication.