Teen Brain Research

What is a neuron?

• A brain cell

• Part of the cell that brings information away from the cell body

• Part of the cell that brings information into the cell body

• Converts memories

What is a synapse?

• A gap or space between neurons

• A brain cell

• Part of the cell that carries information away from the cell body

• Part of the cell that carries information into the cell body

What is myelin?

• A fatty, white substance that makes connections in the brain faster.

• A chemical messenger, like a neurotransmitter

• A brain cell

• Part of the cell that brings information into the cell body

What is a neurotransmitter?

• Routes information to different parts of the brain based on your emotional state

• Synapses that are not used are eliminated or trimmed out.

• A chemical messenger that bridges the gap between synapses.

• links new sensory information to memories

This part of the brain is located directly behind the forehead.

• limbic system

• prefrontal cortex

• RAS

• hippocampus

This part of the brain develops first and is located at the back of the brain.

• prefrontal cortex

• amygdala

• limbic system

• hippocampus

This part of the brain is a group of cells that convert sensory information into memories.

• Myelin

• Anygdala

• RAS

• Hippocampus

This neurotransmitter is made when you're happy.

• dopamine

• serotonin

• adrenaline

• norepinephrine

This part of your brain routes information where it needs to go based on your emotional state.

• prefrontal cortex

• RAS

• Amygdala

• Synapse

Which part of the brain is responsible for your EMOTIONAL RESPONSE?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Limbic System