Neurotransmitters and Neurons

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Which part of our body influences how we think, sense, and feel about the world around us?

Our heart

Our brain (correct)

Our stomach

Our lungs

What are neurons?

Messages that transmit electrochemically

Chemicals in our brains

Building blocks of our nervous systems (correct)

Cells in our bodies

What do neurons do?

Produce chemicals in our bodies

Build our nervous systems

Transmit messages to each other (correct)

Sense and feel the world around us

What happens when our startled brain releases chemicals?

We experience an icy typhoon of chemicals Signup and view all the answers

According to psychologists, what is the relationship between psychology and biology?

Everything psychological is biological Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplest level of our body's system?

The neuron Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the neuron receives messages and gossip from other cells?

Dendrites Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the axon?

To transmit electrical impulses to other neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is the protective layer of fatty tissue that encases some axons called?

Myelin sheath Signup and view all the answers

What are the contact points between neurons called?

Synapses Signup and view all the answers

What are the chemical messengers that jump the synaptic gap and land on the receptor sites of the receiving neuron called?

Neurotransmitters Signup and view all the answers

Which type of neurotransmitter decreases the likelihood that a neuron will jump into action?

Inhibitory neurotransmitter Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the focus of the next lesson in Crash Course Psychology?

An in-depth exploration of the components of the nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the shout-out given by Zane Ice in this lesson?

To promote subbable subscriptions Signup and view all the answers

Who is the script supervisor of this episode?

Michael Aranda Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Dr. Ranjit Bhagwat in this episode?

Consultant Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary topic of Crash Course Psychology?

The brain's functionality Signup and view all the answers

What is the level of complexity of the systems discussed in this lesson?

High Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the episode sponsorships mentioned in this lesson?

To give financial support to the channel Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is associated with learning, movement, and pleasurable emotions?

Dopamine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of hormones?

Enabling muscle action Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the pituitary gland?

Bossing around other endocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

Which gland is responsible for secreting insulin and glucagon?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between neurotransmitters and hormones?

Neurotransmitters act on the brain, while hormones act on the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

Bossing around other endocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is going to be discussed in the next lesson?

The old brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

Controlling hunger and thirst Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between neurotransmitters and hormones?

Neurotransmitters have a faster effect on target cells, while hormones have a slower and longer-lasting effect. Signup and view all the answers

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Which part of our body influences how we think, sense, and feel about the world around us?

What are neurons?

What do neurons do?

What happens when our startled brain releases chemicals?

According to psychologists, what is the relationship between psychology and biology?

What is the simplest level of our body's system?

Which part of the neuron receives messages and gossip from other cells?

What is the main function of the axon?

What is the protective layer of fatty tissue that encases some axons called?

What are the contact points between neurons called?

What are the chemical messengers that jump the synaptic gap and land on the receptor sites of the receiving neuron called?

Which type of neurotransmitter decreases the likelihood that a neuron will jump into action?

Which of the following best describes the focus of the next lesson in Crash Course Psychology?

What is the purpose of the shout-out given by Zane Ice in this lesson?

Who is the script supervisor of this episode?

What is the role of Dr. Ranjit Bhagwat in this episode?

What is the primary topic of Crash Course Psychology?

What is the level of complexity of the systems discussed in this lesson?

What is the purpose of the episode sponsorships mentioned in this lesson?

Which neurotransmitter is associated with learning, movement, and pleasurable emotions?

Which of the following is NOT a function of hormones?

What is the main function of the pituitary gland?

Which gland is responsible for secreting insulin and glucagon?

What is the main difference between neurotransmitters and hormones?

What is the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

Which part of the brain is going to be discussed in the next lesson?

What is the function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

What is the main difference between neurotransmitters and hormones?

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