CentralNervousSystem(CNS)the part of thenervous systemcomposed of thebrain and spinalcord, essentiallythe body'sprocessing centerAmygdalathe center ofemotion andmotivations. It isalso responsiblefor fear responsesand learning out offearful situationsNorepinephrinea neurotransmitterprimarily associatedwith the body's "fightor flight" response,regulating alertness,attention, mood, andarousal,Axonthe long, thin fiberextending from aneuron's cell bodythat transmitselectrical impulses,known as actionpotentialsPeripheralNervousSystem(PNS)the network ofnerves thatconnect thecentral nervoussystem to therest of the bodyDendritesthe branchedextensions of aneuron thatreceive incomingsignals fromother neuronsSympatheticNervousSystempart of theautonomicnervous systemresponsible forthe "fight orflight" responseNeurona nerve cell thatreceives andtransmitselectrical signalsthroughout thenervous systemRefractoryPerioda brief time periodfollowing a neuronfiring an actionpotential, duringwhich the neuroncannot fire againHippocampusa part of thebrain primarilyresponsible forforming newlong-termmemoriesParasympatheticNervous Systempart of the autonomicnervous systemresponsible for calmingthe body down after astressful situation,often referred to as the"rest and digest" stateThalamusthe brain's central"relay station,"receiving sensorysignals from the bodyand sending them tothe appropriate areasof the cerebral cortexSynapsewhere the endof one neuronmeets thebeginning ofanother neuronGABAA neurotransmitterthat reducesneural activity andhelps to regulateanxiety and stresslevels.ActionPotentiala brief electricalimpulse thattransmitsinformationalong the axonof a neuron.Endorphinsneurotransmittersreleased by thebrain, primarily inresponse to painor stress, that actas the body'snatural painkillersNeurosciencethe study of thenervous system,particularly the brain,and how its structureand function directlyrelate to behaviorand cognitiveprocessesThresholdthe minimumlevel ofstimulationneeded totrigger a sensoryresponseDopamineaneurotransmitterprimarilyassociated withthe brain'sreward systemBiopsychologythe study of howbiological factors,like the brain andnervous system,influence behaviorand mentalprocessesReceptorSitesspecific locationson the surface ofa neuron whereneurotransmittersbind toAcetylcholine(ACh)a neurotransmitterprimarily involvedin musclecontraction,learning, andmemory functionRestingPotentialthe state of aneuron whenit's not beingstimulated orsending signalsOxytocina hormoneprimarilyassociated withsocial bonding,trust, andfeelings of loveNeurotransmittera chemicalmessenger thattransmitssignalsbetweenneuronsMyelinSheathfatty layer thatsurrounds the axonof a neuron, actingas an insulator tospeed up thetransmission ofelectrical impulsesNeuroplasticitythe brain's abilityto change andadapt itsstructure andfunctionthroughout lifeMedullacontrols automatic(involuntary)functions of thebody, such asbreathing, heartrate, and bloodpressureGlutamatethe primary excitatoryneurotransmitter inthe brain, meaning itstimulates nerve cellsand plays a crucialrole in learning,memory, andcognitive functionSerotonina neurotransmitterthat primarilyregulates mood,sleep, appetite,and overallemotional well-beingCentralNervousSystem(CNS)the part of thenervous systemcomposed of thebrain and spinalcord, essentiallythe body'sprocessing centerAmygdalathe center ofemotion andmotivations. It isalso responsiblefor fear responsesand learning out offearful situationsNorepinephrinea neurotransmitterprimarily associatedwith the body's "fightor flight" response,regulating alertness,attention, mood, andarousal,Axonthe long, thin fiberextending from aneuron's cell bodythat transmitselectrical impulses,known as actionpotentialsPeripheralNervousSystem(PNS)the network ofnerves thatconnect thecentral nervoussystem to therest of the bodyDendritesthe branchedextensions of aneuron thatreceive incomingsignals fromother neuronsSympatheticNervousSystempart of theautonomicnervous systemresponsible forthe "fight orflight" responseNeurona nerve cell thatreceives andtransmitselectrical signalsthroughout thenervous systemRefractoryPerioda brief time periodfollowing a neuronfiring an actionpotential, duringwhich the neuroncannot fire againHippocampusa part of thebrain primarilyresponsible forforming newlong-termmemoriesParasympatheticNervous Systempart of the autonomicnervous systemresponsible for calmingthe body down after astressful situation,often referred to as the"rest and digest" stateThalamusthe brain's central"relay station,"receiving sensorysignals from the bodyand sending them tothe appropriate areasof the cerebral cortexSynapsewhere the endof one neuronmeets thebeginning ofanother neuronGABAA neurotransmitterthat reducesneural activity andhelps to regulateanxiety and stresslevels.ActionPotentiala brief electricalimpulse thattransmitsinformationalong the axonof a neuron.Endorphinsneurotransmittersreleased by thebrain, primarily inresponse to painor stress, that actas the body'snatural painkillersNeurosciencethe study of thenervous system,particularly the brain,and how its structureand function directlyrelate to behaviorand cognitiveprocessesThresholdthe minimumlevel ofstimulationneeded totrigger a sensoryresponseDopamineaneurotransmitterprimarilyassociated withthe brain'sreward systemBiopsychologythe study of howbiological factors,like the brain andnervous system,influence behaviorand mentalprocessesReceptorSitesspecific locationson the surface ofa neuron whereneurotransmittersbind toAcetylcholine(ACh)a neurotransmitterprimarily involvedin musclecontraction,learning, andmemory functionRestingPotentialthe state of aneuron whenit's not beingstimulated orsending signalsOxytocina hormoneprimarilyassociated withsocial bonding,trust, andfeelings of loveNeurotransmittera chemicalmessenger thattransmitssignalsbetweenneuronsMyelinSheathfatty layer thatsurrounds the axonof a neuron, actingas an insulator tospeed up thetransmission ofelectrical impulsesNeuroplasticitythe brain's abilityto change andadapt itsstructure andfunctionthroughout lifeMedullacontrols automatic(involuntary)functions of thebody, such asbreathing, heartrate, and bloodpressureGlutamatethe primary excitatoryneurotransmitter inthe brain, meaning itstimulates nerve cellsand plays a crucialrole in learning,memory, andcognitive functionSerotonina neurotransmitterthat primarilyregulates mood,sleep, appetite,and overallemotional well-being

AP psych bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. the part of the nervous system composed of the brain and spinal cord, essentially the body's processing center
    Central Nervous System (CNS)
  2. the center of emotion and motivations. It is also responsible for fear responses and learning out of fearful situations
    Amygdala
  3. a neurotransmitter primarily associated with the body's "fight or flight" response, regulating alertness, attention, mood, and arousal,
    Norepinephrine
  4. the long, thin fiber extending from a neuron's cell body that transmits electrical impulses, known as action potentials
    Axon
  5. the network of nerves that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body
    Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
  6. the branched extensions of a neuron that receive incoming signals from other neurons
    Dendrites
  7. part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the "fight or flight" response
    Sympathetic Nervous System
  8. a nerve cell that receives and transmits electrical signals throughout the nervous system
    Neuron
  9. a brief time period following a neuron firing an action potential, during which the neuron cannot fire again
    Refractory Period
  10. a part of the brain primarily responsible for forming new long-term memories
    Hippocampus
  11. part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for calming the body down after a stressful situation, often referred to as the "rest and digest" state
    Parasympathetic Nervous System
  12. the brain's central "relay station," receiving sensory signals from the body and sending them to the appropriate areas of the cerebral cortex
    Thalamus
  13. where the end of one neuron meets the beginning of another neuron
    Synapse
  14. A neurotransmitter that reduces neural activity and helps to regulate anxiety and stress levels.
    GABA
  15. a brief electrical impulse that transmits information along the axon of a neuron.
    Action Potential
  16. neurotransmitters released by the brain, primarily in response to pain or stress, that act as the body's natural painkillers
    Endorphins
  17. the study of the nervous system, particularly the brain, and how its structure and function directly relate to behavior and cognitive processes
    Neuroscience
  18. the minimum level of stimulation needed to trigger a sensory response
    Threshold
  19. a neurotransmitter primarily associated with the brain's reward system
    Dopamine
  20. the study of how biological factors, like the brain and nervous system, influence behavior and mental processes
    Biopsychology
  21. specific locations on the surface of a neuron where neurotransmitters bind to
    Receptor Sites
  22. a neurotransmitter primarily involved in muscle contraction, learning, and memory function
    Acetylcholine (ACh)
  23. the state of a neuron when it's not being stimulated or sending signals
    Resting Potential
  24. a hormone primarily associated with social bonding, trust, and feelings of love
    Oxytocin
  25. a chemical messenger that transmits signals between neurons
    Neurotransmitter
  26. fatty layer that surrounds the axon of a neuron, acting as an insulator to speed up the transmission of electrical impulses
    Myelin Sheath
  27. the brain's ability to change and adapt its structure and function throughout life
    Neuroplasticity
  28. controls automatic (involuntary) functions of the body, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
    Medulla
  29. the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, meaning it stimulates nerve cells and plays a crucial role in learning, memory, and cognitive function
    Glutamate
  30. a neurotransmitter that primarily regulates mood, sleep, appetite, and overall emotional well-being
    Serotonin