physiological psychology

What devises enabled the researchers to develop several methods for systematically observing neural activities in the brain of a person suffering from a stroke or neurological disorders?

• X-ray techniques and computers

• CT Scan and MRI

• MRI and PET

• CT Scan, MRI, and PET

Meaning of ‘CT’ from CT Scan

• Computed Tomography

• Computer Technology

• Control Techniques

• Cognitive Therapy

Meaning of ‘MRI’

• Medium Resolution Instrument

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging

• Multi-Resolution Integration

• Major Research Initiative

Meaning of ‘PET’

• Paraffin-Embedded Tissue

• Polyethylene Terephthalate

• Positron Emission Tomography

• Preservative Efficacy Test

A simple _____ of the brain does not provide complete information about the cell structure and the various connections that exist between neuron.

• assessment

• examination

• test

• scanning

Neurons that carry messages between sensory or motor neurons and the central nervous system

• Afferent Neuron

• Interneuron

• Glial

• Motor Neuron

Neurons that carry signals from Central Nervous System to muscles

• Afferent Neuron

• Interneuron

• Glial

• Motor Neuron

Extends from the cell body and give rise to many similar branches before ending at nerve terminals

• Axon

• Neurotransmitter

• Cytoplasm

• Synapse

A branched, treelike structure attached to the soma of a neuron

• Cell body

• Dendrites

• Terminal Button

• Synapse

A nerve cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscles or gland cells

• Cell Body

• Neurons

• Terminal Button

• Synapse