Neuron/Neurotransmitter/Brain Series/Brain Topics

Review Sheet

Reminder: Monday 11/23/15, we have a test over the parts/function of neurons, brain video series, brain parts/functions and special brain topics. It will also have questions regarding the “Brain Video Series” as well.

You will need to turn in your notes:

 2 outlines: Neuron and Brain,

 Drug Chart,

 Phineas Gage

 Phantom Limb Pain

 Lobotomist

 Feel free to take your folders home with you to ensure everything is complete!!

Terms:

1. Neuron

2. Axon

3. Dendrite

4. Synapse

5. Cell Body

6. Nucleus

7. Myelin

8. Neurotransmitters

9. Dopamine

10. Hypothalamus

11. Pons 12. Medulla

13. Cerebellum

14. Photographic Memory

15. Thalamus

16. Frontal Lobe

17. Occipital Lobe

18. Amygdala

19. Hippocampus

20. Anterograde Amnesia

21. Retrograde Amnesia

22. Primal Fear

23. Endorphins

24. ESP or 6th Sense

25. Various Drugs and their Physical/Psychological Effects

Questions to Consider:

1. Describe how the psychopathic brain differs from that of an average brain.

2. Explain why Clive Wearing cannot recall any new experiences he has.

3. Why are neurotransmitters associated with drug use?

4. In order and using the correct terms, explain how neurons transmit an electrical impulse.

Essay Topics:

1. Explain the injury sustained by Phineas Gage using correct terminology and analyzing his behavior prior to and after the accident.

2. Discuss the trans-orbital lobotomy procedure. Who created this procedure? Why was it used? Describe the outcomes for most individuals. 3. Be able to identify major types of drugs (stimulant, depressant, hallucinogen) their physical and psychological effects, and the withdrawal symptoms associated with achieving sobriety.

4. Describe the term phantom limb pain. Who does it effect? What is the best theory regarding the occurrence of phantom limb pain.

Stimulants:

Cocaine

Nicotine

Caffeine

Ecstasy

Depressants:

Alcohol

Morphine

Heroin

Painkillers

Hallucinogens:

Mushrooms

LSD (Marijuana can be both a depressant and a hallucinogen)