Nervous System Functioning (VCE SSCE Psychology): Flashcards
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Neuron
Neuron
Nerve cell that receives, processes & transmits information
Synapse
Synapse
Junction where communication between neurons occurs
Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters
Chemicals that carry messages between neurons or cells
Excitatory effect
Excitatory effect
Increased likelihood post-synaptic neuron fires
Inhibitory effect
Inhibitory effect
Decreased likelihood post-synaptic neuron fires
Glutamate
Glutamate
Main excitatory neurotransmitter in nervous system
Glutamate's role in brain
Glutamate's role in brain
Important for learning & memory formation
GABA
GABA
Main inhibitory neurotransmitter in nervous system
GABA's effect on neural activity
GABA's effect on neural activity
Suppresses & slows down neural activity in brain
Low GABA levels linked to
Low GABA levels linked to
Anxiety and hyperactivity in brain regions