Card 1
Term
Neuron
Definition
Basic unit of the nervous system that transmits signals.
Card 2
Term
Synapse
Definition
Junction between two neurons where information is transmitted.
Card 3
Term
Action Potential
Definition
Electrical impulse that travels along the axon.
Card 4
Term
Neurotransmitter
Definition
Chemical messenger between neurons.
Card 5
Term
Cerebral Cortex
Definition
Brain's outer layer involved in complex functions.
Card 6
Term
Hippocampus
Definition
Brain region involved in memory formation.
Card 7
Term
Amygdala
Definition
Brain structure involved in emotional processing.
Card 8
Term
Plasticity
Definition
Ability of the brain to change with experience.
Card 9
Term
Myelin
Definition
Insulating layer around nerves to speed up signals.
Card 10
Term
Brainstem
Definition
Controls basic body functions like breathing and heartbeat.