AP Psychology Chapter 5 study guide
Know the definition and function of the following:
Neuron
Dendrite
Axon terminals
Resting potential
Myelin sheath
Synapses
Autonomic nervous system
Skeletal motor system
Thalamus
Cerebellum
Limbic system
Hypothalamus
4 lobes
Principle of topographic organization
Primary motor cortex
Corpus callosum
Hippocampus
Left versus right hemisphere
Wernicke’s aphasia
Sympathetic versus parasympathetic division of autonomic system
hormones
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In which part of the neuron does the action potential take place?
What are the 2 parts of the central nervous system?
What connects the central nervous system to the peripheral nervous system?
What is the function of a sensory neuron?
What type of neurons send messages to the muscles?
Know the difference between EEG, PET, fMRI
Know the difference between cranial and spinal nerves.
What is the difference in result if the spinal cord is severed closer up to the brain than lower down?
What brain part involves sleep and arousal?