PSYC 325 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Functional Neuroimaging, Cerebral Cortex, Synaptic Plasticity

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 325
• Professor: Cindy Barha

Document Summary

Output extension of a neuron, specialized for transmitting information to other neurons or to muscles. Group of structures that connects the rest of the brain to the spinal cord. Plays key roles in regulating automatic functions such as breathing and body temperature. Central part of the neuron that contains the nucleus and integrates signals from all the dendrites [soma] Part of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of brain and spinal cord. Brain region lying below the cerebral cortex in the back of the head. Responsible for the regulation and coordination of complex voluntary muscular movement, including classical conditioning of motor-reflex responses. Brain tissue covering the top and sides of the brain in most vertebrates. Involved in storage and processing of sensory inputs and motor outputs. Method of structural neuroimaging based on multiple x-rays. Extension of a neuron that is specialized to receive signals from other neurons.