Psychology Chapter 2

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Across
  1. 7. used by efferent neurons carrying messages form the CNS
  2. 9. Excitatory neurotransmitter in the CNS
  3. 10. primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS
  4. 11. receive info from other neurons, then pass it on
  5. 12. Outer layer of the brain, controls memory, motor skills, & emotions
  6. 15. the brain and spinal cord
  7. 17. helps serve as a relay station for sensory stimulation
  8. 19. involved in many aspects of behavior, hunger & thirst
  9. 20. nerve cells which carry messages to the brain
Down
  1. 1. carry messages from the CNS to the point of pain
  2. 2. Associated with brain's reward circuits
  3. 3. nerve cells that send messages between CNS & other parts of body
  4. 4. insulates and protects the axon
  5. 5. plays a key role in "fight or flight"
  6. 6. produces energy to fuel the cell
  7. 8. messages sent from these to dendrites
  8. 13. Key role in blocking pain, control some emotions
  9. 14. regulates multiple motives and emotions
  10. 16. junction between the axon terminals on one neuron & dendrites of another neuron
  11. 18. carries messages away from cell