Biological Core Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• neuron: a specialized nerve cell that transmits electrical and chemical signals in the nervous system.
• axon: the long part of a neuron that carries electrical impulses away from the cell body.
• hippocampus: a brain structure involved in the formation and storage of new memories.
• amygdala: a brain structure involved in processing emotions, especially fear and aggression.
• hypothalamus: a brain region that regulates hormones, body temperature, hunger, and the endocrine system.
• neurotransmitter: chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synapse between neurons.
• dopamine: a neurotransmitter associated with reward, motivation, and movement.
• agonist: a substance that increases or mimics the activity of a neurotransmitter.
• antagonist: a substance that blocks or reduces the activity of a neurotransmitter.
• gene: a unit of heredity made of dna that influences traits and characteristics.
• dna: deoxyribonucleic acid; the molecule that carries genetic information.
• genotype: the genetic makeup of an individual.
• phenotype: the observable characteristics of an individual resulting from genes and environment.
• neuroplasticity: the brain’s ability to change and reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.
• localization: the theory that specific brain areas are responsible for specific behaviors or functions.