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Nervous System
System that carries information all around the body
TERM 2
Neurons
DEFINITION 2
basic cell that makes up the nervous system and
carrys/sends information all around
TERM 3
Dendrites
DEFINITION 3
part of the cell that is branchlike in stucture
receive messages from other neurons
TERM 4
Soma
DEFINITION 4
body of the cell
responsible for maintaining life in the cell
TERM 5
Axon
DEFINITION 5
tube like structure
carries messages to other cells
Axon Terminals
mini branchlike things at the end of axons
TERM 7
Synaptic Nodes
DEFINITION 7
small rounded node end at the ends of axon terminals
contains vesicles for chemicals
TERM 8
Myelin
DEFINITION 8
fatty substance
coats axon
protects, insulates, and speeds neural impulses
TERM 9
Synaptic Gap
DEFINITION 9
fluid filled space between areas I.E. GAP
TERM 10
Neurotransmitters
DEFINITION 10
Chemicals found in vesicles
GABA
calms anxiety
GABA is enhanced by alcohol
TERM 17
Seretonin
DEFINITION 17
effects sleep, mood, apetite
lowers depression levels
happy happy :-)
TERM 18
Dopamine
DEFINITION 18
high levels associated with schizophrenia
associated with Parkinson's
TERM 19
Endorphins
DEFINITION 19
pain controlling chemicals
TERM 20
Reuptake
DEFINITION 20
preocess which neurotransmitters are taken back up into the
synaptic vesicles
Enzymns
complex protein made by cells
