Across
- 1. a gap into which neurotransmitters are released from the axon terminal.
- 6. neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in brain and muscle function.
- 9. neurotransmitter that affects hunger, sleep, arousal,and mood.
- 11. the brain's sensory control center.
- 13. a neurotransmitter that blocks certain brain signals and decreases activity in your central nervous system.
Down
- 2. the brain lobe that governs motor control, speech production, and higher functions, such as, thinking, personality, emotion, and memory.
- 3. helps deal with stress and reduce feelings of pain. The neurotransmitter released when one is running.
- 4. forms memories and stores long term information.
- 5. cells in the nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons.
- 7. interconnected group of forebrain structures involved with emotions, drives, and memory.
- 8. neurotransmitter associated with movement, attention,learning and the brain's pleasure and reward system.
- 10. lobe at the top of the brain where bodily sensations are received and interpreted.
- 12. cell body of a neuron.
- 14. limbic system structure linked to the production and regulation of emotions (e.g., aggression and fear).