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