Neurophysiology Crossword

Motor tract that can initiate movement and originates in the midbrain
Ionotropic acetylcholine receptor
Brain area responsible for speech production (2 words)
Tract that carries pain information
Sensory receptor of the inner ear (2 words)
Second messenger used in rod cells. (abbreviation)
Sensory junction box of the diencephelon
prevents an action potential from propagating backward )2 words)
Autonomic neurons that originate from the spine or brainstem.
Depolarizing graded potential (abbreviation)
These types of neuronal connections modulate neurotransmitter release from a single terminal end.
Opening additional potassium channels on the postsynaptic membrane would likely lead to one of these (abbreviation)
One of the amino acid neurotransmitters (abbreviation)
This adrenergic receptor usually leads to inhibition at the organ of effect (there is a number in the answer)
These processing areas deep in the brain help filter out unwanted movement. (2 words)
This brain area in comprised of various cerebral and diencephalon structures and is responsible for emotions and motivation. (2 words)
This postsynaptic enzyme breaks down biogenic amines like serotonin in the synapse. (abbreviation)
This energy molecule can also serve as a neurotransmitter in the CNS. (abbreviation)
This ions of this chemical element are responsible for triggering the release of neurotransmitter.
The generic name for a chemical messenger.
Part of the action potential where the membrane is closest to the equilibrium potential of potassium.
Part of the action potential where the membrane is most permeable to sodium.
Swelling of the terminal end of an autonomic axon.
Part of the skeletal muscle cell that interacts with a lower motor neuron. (3 words)
A single motor neuron and all of its associated muscle fibers. (2 words)
A first order sensory neuron and all of its associated receptors. (2 words)
Somatosensory area of cerebral cortex. (2 words)
Premotor and primary motor regions of cortex are found in this area of the brain. (2 words)
We are born with this category of reflex.
This category of reflex is characterized by an absence of interneurons.
The region of sensory space represented by a single first order sensory neuron. (2 words)
Term describing the reduction of sensory output over time in the presence of a constant stimulus.
The sense of taste dealing with savory flavors.
These ions are percieved as sour tastants.
These are responsible for transmitting and amplifying vibrations of the tympanic membrane to the oval window. (2 words)
The name for the layer of sensory receptors in the eye.
Condition caused by the lens focusing light in front of the retina