Chapter 2 Key Terms

Question 1

A neurotransmitter produced and released by parasympathetic neurons, by motoneurons, and by neurons throughout the brain.

Answer 1

acetylcholine (ACh)

Question 2

Formerly called archicortex or paleocortex. Brain tissue with three layers or unlayered organization.

Answer 2

allocortex

Question 3

A group of nuclei in the medial anterior part of the temporal lobe. See fig. 2.17, 15.15

Answer 3

amygdala