Biopsychology

Definition The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped structure located deep within the brain. It pla...

Definition The brainstem is the lower part of the brain that connects it to the spinal cord. It p...

Definition The cerebellum is a part of the brain located at the back of the head, below the cereb...

Definition The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain, often referred to as the "gray ma...

Definition The corpus callosum is a large band of nerve fibers in the brain that connects the two...

Definition The frontal lobe is one of the four main regions of the brain and is located at the fr...

Definition The hindbrain is a region at the base of the brain responsible for controlling vital l...

Definition The hippocampus is a small, curved structure located in the medial temporal lobe of th...

Definition The hypothalamus is a small region located at the base of the brain, just above the pi...

Definition Lateralization refers to how different tasks or functions are divided between the left...

Definition The limbic system is a group of interconnected brain structures that play a crucial ro...

Definition The medulla oblongata, often referred to simply as the medulla, is a part of the brain...

Definition The motor cortex is a region of the brain located in the frontal lobe that plays a cru...

Definition The occipital lobe is one of the four main regions of the brain, located at the back o...

Definition The parietal lobe is one of the four main regions of the brain, situated at the top an...

Definition The pons is a region in the brainstem, located between the medulla oblongata and the m...

Definition The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is the front part of the brain's frontal lobe, located jus...

Definition The reticular formation is a network of nerve cells and fibers located in the brainste...

Definition The somatosensory cortex is a region of the brain located in the parietal lobe that pl...

Definition The substantia nigra is a region within the midbrain, specifically located at the base...

Definition The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is a small region in the brain located just above th...

Definition The temporal lobe is a region of the brain located on each side of the cortex, near th...

Definition The thalamus is a crucial part of the brain located deep within the center, near the t...

Definition The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is a region located in the midbrain that plays a key ...

Definition The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs that produce and release hormon...

Definition A hormone is a chemical messenger produced by glands in the endocrine system that regu...

Definition The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized organ located at the base of the brain. Ofte...

Definition An allele is a specific form of a gene that can have different variations, which contr...

Definition A chromosome is a thread-like structure found in the nucleus of cells that carries gen...

Definition Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that contains the genetic instructions for b...

Definition Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations...

Definition A gene is a segment of DNA that contains instructions for building proteins or RNA mol...

Definition Genetics is the scientific study of heredity and variation in organisms. It focuses on...

Definition The genotype of an organism refers to its complete set of genetic instructions, which ...

Definition A phenotype refers to the observable characteristics or traits of an organism, such as...

Definition A Punnett Square is a tool used in genetics to predict the genotype and phenotype of o...

Definition The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a part of the peripheral nervous system that con...

Definition The central nervous system (CNS) is the part of the nervous system responsible for pro...

Definition The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) is part of the autonomic nervous system, whic...

Definition The somatic nervous system (SNS) is a part of the peripheral nervous system responsibl...

Definition The sympathetic nervous system is part of the autonomic nervous system, which controls...

Definition Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter, which is a chemical messenger that helps tr...

Definition An action potential is a rapid electrical impulse that travels along the membrane of a...

Definition Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone and neurotransmitter produced by t...

Definition The all-or-none response refers to how neurons (nerve cells) work: when a neuron recei...

Definition An axon is a long, slender projection of a nerve cell (neuron) that carries electrical...

Definition Dendrites are tree-like extensions of neurons, which serve as the input regions where ...

Definition Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, which is a type of chemical in the brain that helps tr...

Definition Endorphins are natural chemicals produced in your brain that act as your body’s way of...

Definition Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter, which means it's a chemical that...

Definition Glial cells are specialized non-neuronal cells found in the nervous system that play a...

Definition Glutamate is a type of amino acid that plays a crucial role in the human body, particu...

Definition Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It plays a key role ...

Definition A neuron is a specialized cell in the nervous system that transmits information throug...

Definition A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger in the brain that allows neurons (specializ...

Definition Reuptake is a process in the brain where neurotransmitters—chemicals that transmit sig...

Definition Serotonin is a chemical compound in the body that acts as a neurotransmitter, meaning ...

Definition A synapse is a tiny gap between neurons where communication occurs through chemical me...

Definition Mirror neurons are specialized brain cells that activate both when an individual perfo...