Neuroscience

2. the basic building block of the nervous system; receiving information
3. the collection of structures in the middle of the brain responsible for coordinating movement patterns, sleep, and arousal
5. part of a neuron that contains the cell nucleus and other structures that help the neuron carry out its functions
6. a substance that mimics and enhances a neurotransmitter's direct effect
7. a long, tube-like structure that conveys impulses away from a neuron's cell body
9. the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord
11. a chemical messenger released by neurons that travels across the synapse and allows neurons to communicate with one another
12. the small brain structure beneath the thalamus that helps govern drives and hormones
14. a subdivision of the PNS that connects the CNS to sensory receptors and controls skeletal muscles
17. immature cells that have the potential to develop into almost any type of cell
19. the brain's ability to reorganize and change its structure and function throughout the life span
20. branching fibers of neurons that receive neural impulses from other neurons

1. the diffuse set of neurons that helps screen incoming information and controls arousal
4. the process by which new neurons are generated
8. the part of the nervous system composed of the nerves and neurons connecting the CNS to the rest of the body
10. a segment of DNA that occupies a specific place on a particular chromosome and carries the code for hereditary transmission
13. the process by which heritable traits that increase an organism's chances of survival
15. a substance that blocks normal neurotransmitter functioning
16. provide structural, nutritional, and other support for neurons
18. a chemical messengers manufactured and secreted by the endocrine glands