Brain Power Crossword

small gland located on top of the kidney. The adrenal glands produce hormones that help control heart rate, blood pressure, the way the body uses food, the levels of minerals such as sodium and potassium in the blood, and other functions particularly involved in stress reactions.
Encodes emotional messages for long term storage in the brain
Made up of the; midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata
deep belly breathing and focussed attention
stress hormone
produces feelings of pleasure
similar to opiates and reduces feelings of pain, and creates euphoric good feelings.
secreted by adrenal glands
set of processes that all have to do with managing oneself and skills involving mental control and self-regulation.
most common excitatory NT in the brain
structure that compares new learning to old learning.
regulates body functions in response to internal and external stimuli.
involved in our behavioural and emotional responses, especially when it comes to behaviours we need for survival: feeding, reproduction and caring for our young, and fight or flight responses.
focussed awareness; purposeful, nonjudgemental attentiveness.
awareness of present moment
nerve cell.Specialized for excitability and conductivity.
chemical that transmits signals and messages between nerve cells.
key hormone in fight or flight response
responsible for executive functions such as; planing, decision making, moderating correct social behaviour, etc.
developing fundamental life skills needed to attain and maintain healthy relationships.
receives and integrates all incoming sensory information.
lack of awareness; uncontrolled actions, emotions, and thoughts.