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Question 1

cerebrocerebellum (neocerebellum

Answer 1

the newest part of the cerebellum, consists of the lateral part of the hemispheres, its role is in the learning, starting and stopping movements

Question 2

somatotopy

Answer 2

topography in the somatosensory and motor system

Question 3

nucleases

Answer 3

enzymes digesting nucleic-acids (e.g. DNA, RNA)

Question 4

goblet cells

Answer 4

cells in the stomach producing mucus and NaHCO3

Question 5

lactose intolerance

Answer 5

lactose contained by milk and some diary products is not metabolized in the gut due to the lack of the enzyme lactase

Question 6

glucocorticoids

Answer 6

hormones produced by the adrenal cortex regulating sugar- and protein-metabolism (cortisol, hydrocortisone)

Question 7

osteoid tissue

Answer 7

organic part of the bone matrix made up by fibers and other components, its mineralization finishes bone formation

Question 8

taste bud

Answer 8

structure serving the sense of taste, it contains sensory and supporting cells

Question 9

oxidative phosphorylation

Answer 9

final phase of the energy metabolism in the mitochondrion; hydrogen is moved from reduced co-enzymes (FADH2, NADH) to oxygen forming water, while released energy is stored in the form of ATP

Question 10

annulospiral ending

Answer 10

terminal of the Ia fiber on the intrafusal fiber

Question 11

Leydig-cells

Answer 11

interstitial cells producing testosterone in the testes

Question 12

enteropeptidase

Answer 12

enzyme secreted by the duodenum; transforms trypsinogen into trypsin

Question 13

telereceptor

Answer 13

the source of the stimulus is distant from the receptor

Question 14

stereocilium

Answer 14

processes on the apical surface of the hair cells filled with actin filaments and bearing mechanosensitive K+ channels at the tip

Question 15

myxedema

Answer 15

accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in the skin causing edema in patients with hypothyroidism