Question 1

What are mirror neurons? How do they help us understand other people's goals and intentions?

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Question 2

Choose any 5 neurotransmitters discussed in this module and describe their basic functions.

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Question 3

Describe how information travels from one end of the neuron to the other end.Make sure you include in your answer the terms ions,all-or-none law,resting state,and action potential.

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Question 4

Describe the use of stem cells,induced pluripotent stem cells,and deep brain stimulation in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

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Question 5

Describe how alcohol affects GABA neurons.

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Question 6

What are the important characteristics of Parkinson's disease and what causes it?

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Question 7

Why should psychologists study the brain?

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Question 8

Describe the mechanism by which cocaine affects neurotransmitters.

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Question 9

Briefly explain the function of the cell body,dendrites,axon,myelin sheath,and end bulbs.Make sure to specify where the structures are located.

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Question 10

What roles do afferent neurons,interneurons,and efferent neurons play in a reflex?

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Quiz 3: Brains Building Blocks