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Health Science Unit 3

Health Science Unit 3
36問 • 1年前
  • Rusten05
  • 通報

    問題一覧

  • 1

    Axon

    Sends electrical impulse away from cell body

  • 2

    Dendrite

    sends electrical impulse toward cell body

  • 3

    Somatic Nervous System

    Controls Voluntary Movement

  • 4

    Autonomic Nervous System/Visceral Nervous System

    Controls Involuntary Functions

  • 5

    Central Nervous System

    Consists of the brain and spinal cord

  • 6

    Neurons

    Structural Cells Of The Nervous System

  • 7

    Myelin Sheath

    whitish fatty substance covers axons to make electrical impulse faster

  • 8

    Gyrus

    Folds Seen in Cerebral Cortex that are elevated

  • 9

    Sulcus

    shallow grooves that separate gyri

  • 10

    Fissure

    deep groove that separates left and right hemispheres

  • 11

    Aqueous Humor

    Water like substance that fills eyeball space anterior to the lens and aids in maintaining convex curve of the cornea

  • 12

    Tympanic Membrane

    Ear Drum

  • 13

    Ceruminous Glands

    Produce Cerumen(ear wax)

  • 14

    Conjunctiva

    lines inner surface of eyelid and covers sclera

  • 15

    Dura Matter

    outermost and strongest protective layer of the brain and spine

  • 16

    Hypothalamus

    Inferior to the thalamus and carries out activities that help maintain homeostasis

  • 17

    Pinna

    visible outside portion of the ear and it is aka the auricle

  • 18

    Cochlea

    shaped like a snail shell-contains receptors for hearing

  • 19

    Action Potential

    Rapid temporary change in electrical charge of a neuron’s membrane

  • 20

    Depolarization

    when stimulus is strong enough to reach a threshold the sodium channels open

  • 21

    Repolarization

    Sodium channels close and potassium channels open

  • 22

    Synapse

    Point of junction for transmitting nerve impulses

  • 23

    Central Canal

    small channel within the grey matter that contains cerebrospinal fluid

  • 24

    Brain stem

    Connects spinal cord through the foramen magnum

  • 25

    Pons

    Control certain involuntary reflexes like respiration

  • 26

    Midbrain

    Controls reflexes of the eyes and ears

  • 27

    Medulla Oblongata

    controls respiratory, cardiac, and vasomotor system activities

  • 28

    Cerebellum

    Posterior to brain stem connected with cerebrum, brain stem, and spinal stem via pons

  • 29

    Cerebrospinal Fluid

    circulates around spinal cord and brain, cushions delicate structures, supports nervous tissue, and Carrie’s nutrients and waste products to and from cells

  • 30

    Rods

    Aid in the perception of gray/black colors

  • 31

    Cones

    Aid in the perception of colors

  • 32

    Meninges

    three layers of connective tissue surrounding and completely enclosing the brain as well as the spinal cord.

  • 33

    Hippocampus

    Aids in learning, memory, and navigation

  • 34

    Iris

    Pigmented portion of the eye

  • 35

    Eustachian Tube

    connects middle ear with the throat and allows for pressure to equalize on both sides of the tympanic membrane

  • 36

    Acetylcholine

    Neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction

  • Med Abbreviations

    Med Abbreviations

    Rusten05 · 59問 · 1年前

    Med Abbreviations

    Med Abbreviations

    59問 • 1年前
    Rusten05

    Cranial Nerves

    Cranial Nerves

    Rusten05 · 12問 · 1年前

    Cranial Nerves

    Cranial Nerves

    12問 • 1年前
    Rusten05

    問題一覧

  • 1

    Axon

    Sends electrical impulse away from cell body

  • 2

    Dendrite

    sends electrical impulse toward cell body

  • 3

    Somatic Nervous System

    Controls Voluntary Movement

  • 4

    Autonomic Nervous System/Visceral Nervous System

    Controls Involuntary Functions

  • 5

    Central Nervous System

    Consists of the brain and spinal cord

  • 6

    Neurons

    Structural Cells Of The Nervous System

  • 7

    Myelin Sheath

    whitish fatty substance covers axons to make electrical impulse faster

  • 8

    Gyrus

    Folds Seen in Cerebral Cortex that are elevated

  • 9

    Sulcus

    shallow grooves that separate gyri

  • 10

    Fissure

    deep groove that separates left and right hemispheres

  • 11

    Aqueous Humor

    Water like substance that fills eyeball space anterior to the lens and aids in maintaining convex curve of the cornea

  • 12

    Tympanic Membrane

    Ear Drum

  • 13

    Ceruminous Glands

    Produce Cerumen(ear wax)

  • 14

    Conjunctiva

    lines inner surface of eyelid and covers sclera

  • 15

    Dura Matter

    outermost and strongest protective layer of the brain and spine

  • 16

    Hypothalamus

    Inferior to the thalamus and carries out activities that help maintain homeostasis

  • 17

    Pinna

    visible outside portion of the ear and it is aka the auricle

  • 18

    Cochlea

    shaped like a snail shell-contains receptors for hearing

  • 19

    Action Potential

    Rapid temporary change in electrical charge of a neuron’s membrane

  • 20

    Depolarization

    when stimulus is strong enough to reach a threshold the sodium channels open

  • 21

    Repolarization

    Sodium channels close and potassium channels open

  • 22

    Synapse

    Point of junction for transmitting nerve impulses

  • 23

    Central Canal

    small channel within the grey matter that contains cerebrospinal fluid

  • 24

    Brain stem

    Connects spinal cord through the foramen magnum

  • 25

    Pons

    Control certain involuntary reflexes like respiration

  • 26

    Midbrain

    Controls reflexes of the eyes and ears

  • 27

    Medulla Oblongata

    controls respiratory, cardiac, and vasomotor system activities

  • 28

    Cerebellum

    Posterior to brain stem connected with cerebrum, brain stem, and spinal stem via pons

  • 29

    Cerebrospinal Fluid

    circulates around spinal cord and brain, cushions delicate structures, supports nervous tissue, and Carrie’s nutrients and waste products to and from cells

  • 30

    Rods

    Aid in the perception of gray/black colors

  • 31

    Cones

    Aid in the perception of colors

  • 32

    Meninges

    three layers of connective tissue surrounding and completely enclosing the brain as well as the spinal cord.

  • 33

    Hippocampus

    Aids in learning, memory, and navigation

  • 34

    Iris

    Pigmented portion of the eye

  • 35

    Eustachian Tube

    connects middle ear with the throat and allows for pressure to equalize on both sides of the tympanic membrane

  • 36

    Acetylcholine

    Neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction