Purchase Solution

Definitions of terms relating to the brain

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Please provide definitions and explanations for the following terms:

- Neurons
- Axion, Dendrites, Milean Sheath
- White Matter/Gray Matter
- Synamptic Gap
- Neurotransmitters and Receptor Sites
- Three Types of Neurons: Sensory, Motor, Interneurons

- How we study the Brain
- Brodmann's Areas
- Reptilian Brain, Limbic Brain, Neocortex --> Evolution of the Brain

- False Memories
- What are they?
- How might they be introduced?
- What makes a false memory more/less believable?

Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary

A discussion regarding terms that are related to the brain, several are included. 580 words.

Solution Preview

Neurons - Basic nerve cells that are the building blocks for the nervous system. They transmit information throughout the body

Axion - The brain and spinal cord

Dendrites - Branches off of a neuron that conduct stimulation received from other cells; they look like tree branches off of the cell

Myelin Sheath - An electrically insulating material that forms a layer; usually around the axon of a neuron

White Matter - One of the two components of the central nervous system; transmits signals from the white matter to the gray matter in the brain

Gray Matter - One of the two components of the central nervous system; portion of the brain responsible for muscle control and sensory perception (seeing, hearing, memory, emotion and speech)

**For both of these, here is an example. Looking at these two parts as a computer network, the gray matter would be like an actual computer and the white matter would be like the cables connecting the computers ...

Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Brain and behaviour

Reviews areas of the brain involved in specific behaviours. This information is important for introductory psychology courses.

Psychoanalysis and Sigmund Freud

This quiz explores the personality theory of psychoanalysis, in particular reference to how Freud conceptualized of this theory.

Childhood Disorders (Axis 1)

This quiz is designed to test one's knowledge on childhood Principle Disorders found in the DSM-IV (1994). This is a good quiz for those who wish to pursue a career in child assessment or child development. Good luck.

V Axis Diagnostic Tool

It's important for all therapists to know what the V Axis Diagnostic tool is and how to use it. This quiz should be taken by learners who are not familiar with the V Axis Diagnostic Tool or who need to refresh their knowledge.

Emotional Intelligence: A Beginning

An introduction to an emerging branch of Psychology-Emotional Intelligence.

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • definition of feminist

    318827 What is the definition of feminist? Can you help me to get started with the definitions of the terms feminist and feminism?

  • Important information about Database Definitions Exercise

    332853 Important information about Database Definitions Exercise Database Definitions Exercise Define the following terms related to databases. a.

  • Definition of religion

    As you can see some terms or concepts are constant: sentiments, actions, sacred and belief. For me, religion is believing in the sacredness of my divine being, relating with him and acting accordingly.

  • Classical macroeconomic theory

    1929 A list of definitions relating to classical macroeconomic theory. What are the terms that are essential for understanding basic macroeconomics? Capital: the stock of equipment used in production.

  • How to help dyslexic students

    Dyslexics' also have a deficiency in the visual system of their brain, as well as the part known as the V5/MT part which is one of the twenty areas of the brain involved in speech processing. Genetic ?

  • Discovering Computers

    The expert chooses 20 of the primary terms and five secondary terms relating to computers. Complete definitions of each term are provided.

  • Special Education Terms

    599442 Special Education Terms Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Students with Disabilities, is divided into six sections. Each part includes several definitions and terms that are imperative to understand.

  • Neurons and Photreceptors in the Brain

    Demonstrate a knowledge of the entire process by providing definitions for key terms. I am Dr. Stephanie. So, Let's start off with the basics of optic perception, which will help you proces this question. Experience helps us fine tune objects.

  • Brain Areas Implicated in Learning

    Although these two areas are important for the understanding and production of speech, the specific memory of words and definitions may occur elsewhere in the brain.

View More Related Solutions