Biological Vocab Flashcards
Part of Neuron the mass that surrounds the cells nucleus and contains chromosome and genes
Cell body
Nerve that conducts impulses from our sense organs such as eyes and ears to brain and spinal cord
Sensory Neuron
Endocrine gland having no duct or outlets secretions released into the blood stream
Ductless gland
Ductless gland located above each kidney produces hormone into adrenalin
Adrenal gland
Part of the Neuron receives impulses from the other Neuron
Dendrite
Part of the nervous system composed of the brain and spinal cord
Central nervous system
Nerve cell that conducts impulses from the brain or spinal cord to muscles and glands involve in activities like running and jumping
Motor neuron
Ductless gland located on the underside of the brain secretes hormones responsible for growth and metabolism
Pituitary gland
Classification for the nerves that branch out from the spinal cord and brain
Peripheral nervous system