General Psychology Chapter 2

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Across
  1. 5. bundle of neural fibers that connect the brain's two hemispheres
  2. 7. a segment of DNA that occupies a specific place on a particular chromosome
  3. 8. branch of the life sciences dealing with structure and function of neurons, nerves, and nervous tissue
  4. 11. structural, nutritional, and other support for neurons
  5. 13. innate, automatic response to a stimulus (ex: Knee jerk)
  6. 14. part of brain involved with respiration, movement, waking, sleep, and dreaming
  7. 18. receive neural impulses from other neurons and convey impulses toward cell body
  8. 19. brain's ability to reorganize and change its structure and function throughout its life span
Down
  1. 1. chemical messages which circulate in the blood stream to produce bodily changes or maintain body function
  2. 2. this is when you lightly stroke a baby's foot sole and its big toe will move up and the other toes fan out
  3. 3. pathway connecting the brain and the peripheral nervous system
  4. 4. process by which new neurons are generated
  5. 5. the brain and spinal cord
  6. 6. immature cell with potential to become almost any type of cell
  7. 9. gap between axon tip of sending neuron and the receiving dendrite
  8. 10. statistical formula providing percentage of variation in a population due to genetic factors
  9. 12. in 1848, this 25 year old man had a metal rod blown through his face and it changed his personality
  10. 15. tube-like structure that conveys impulses away from the neuron's cell body and toward other neurons
  11. 16. brain's ability to reorganize and change its structure and function throughout its life span
  12. 17. helps coordinate movement patterns, sleep, and arousal