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9&10 Flashcards

1
Q

Main function of the nervous system

A

Communicating among body functions

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2
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What are the divisions of the nervous system?

A

Brain and spinal cord

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3
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Which portion of the brain stem joins the spinal cord?

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Medulla

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4
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ADH is produced by

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Hypothalamus, non pituitary gland

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5
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Function of the hypothalamus

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Control the rate of the heart, construction and dilation of blood vessels, control contraction of the stomach and intestine, produces releasing hormones that control the release of certain anterior pituitary hormones

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6
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Functions of the cerebrum

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Willed movements, consciousness, memory, conscious awareness of sensation

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7
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Another name for a cerebravascular accident

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Stroke

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8
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Largest section of the brain

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Cerebrum

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9
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Second largest section of the brain

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Cerebellum

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10
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Another name for parasympathetic nervous system

A

Craniosacral

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11
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Parasympathetic system functions during

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Normal conditions

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12
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Sympathetic stimulation results in response by

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Numerous organs

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13
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Parasympathetic stimulation results in response to

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Only one Organ

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14
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Spaces in the brain that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid

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Cerebral ventricles

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15
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Covering in the axon is called

A

Myelin

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16
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How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?

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31

17
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How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

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12

18
Q

The primary reflex center of the body is

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Spinal cord

19
Q

Spinal cord extends from?

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Occipital bone to lumber 1

20
Q

Neurons that carry impulses from all parts of the body to the brain and
spinal cord are?

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Sensory neurons

21
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What are the coverings of the brain and spinal cord

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Meninges

22
Q

Another name for myopia

A

Nearsightedness

23
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Another name for hyperopia

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Farsightedness

24
Q

What is glaucoma

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An increase in pressure within the eyeball due to build up of aqueous fluid

25
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Functions of the ear

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Hearing and equilibrium

26
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Inner ear consists of 3 spaces in the temporal bone called the

A

Bony labrynth

27
Q

What are ossicles

A

Air filled space holding 3 bones of the ear together

28
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3 layers that form an eyeball

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Fibrous layer, vascular layer, inner layer

29
Q

Eustachian tube connects the throat with the

A

Middle ear

30
Q

Tympanic membrane is found in which part of the ear

A

External ear

31
Q

The cells for the sense of taste are called the

A

Gustatory cells

32
Q

Perception of sound lies in which lobe

A

Temporal

33
Q

Which part of the brain is responsible for sound perception

A

Cerebrum

34
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Visual perception is located in which lobe

A

Occipital lobes

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