PSYCHOL2020 - Drugs And Behavior

Neurons: a nerve cell that receives and sends signals within the body Sensory neuron: a nerve cell that carries information into the brain and spinal cord.  Motor neuron: A nerve cell that sends instructions from the brain and spinal cord out to nerves, muscles, and glands.  Neurogenesis: The production of new neurons Neuroglia: Nerve cells that support neurons and aid in neurotransmission Neurotransmitter: A chemical substance released from a neuron that binds to a receptor and affects ano

Pharmacology: The scientific study of the actions of drugs and their effects on a living organism Pharamacokinetics: The branch of pharmacology concerned with the actions of a body on an administered drug.  Absorption: The process and mechanisms by which drugs pass from the outside world into the bloodstream.  Fat-soluble: Also called lipid-soluble, this refers to substances that dissolved in fats or oils.  Water-soluble: Substances that dissolve in water.  Bioavailability: The degree to wh