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Psychology

Exam 2 Study Guide

Exam 2 Study Guide


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Language English
Category Psychology
Level Primary School
Created / Updated 19.10.2014 / 19.10.2014
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Neuron Anatomy

Dendrites

Cell Body

Axons

Myelin

Synapse

Steps of Action Potential

Charge gathers in dendrites

travels down cell body

travels down the axon

causes release of neurotransmitters in to the synapse

neurotransmitters

serotonin

dopamine

glutamate

GABA

acetylcholine

norepinephrine

3 parts of the central nervous system

Hindbrain

Limbic System

Cerebral Cortex

Hindbrain is composed of

brainstem

cerebellum

brainstem composed of

medulla

pons

limbic system composed of

amygdala

hippocampus

hyptothalamus

cerebral cortex is composed of

four lobes

motor, sensory, visual, and auditory cortices