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Chapter 11 nervous system Review Flashcards

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Contains all the ascending and descending tracts that connect between the spinal cord and various parts of the brain

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Medulla oblongata

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Consists of medulla oblongata, the pons varolii, and the midbrain

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The brain stem

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Contains the ventral cerebral peduncles that convey implies from the cerebral cortex to the pin and spinal ford

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Midbrain (mensencephalon)

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Hypophysis; the major glan of the endocrine system

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Pituitary gland

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An endocrine glan located in the epithalamus of the diencephalon that produces the hormone melatonin

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Pineal gland

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Makes up bulk of the brain. ( lol the bottom meaty bugle )

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Cerebrum

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Composed of gray matter

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Cerebral cortex

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The right and left gables of the cerebrum

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Cerebral hemispheres

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Deep bridge of nerve fiber known as the

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Corpus callosum

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Forms the anterior portion of each hemisphere

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Frontal lobe

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Behind the frontal lobe and is separated from it by the central sulcus

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Parietal lobe

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Beneath the frontal and Partietal lobes and is separated from then by the lateral fissure

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Temporal lobe

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Second largest portion of the brain. It is shaped somewhat like a butterfly

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Cerebellum

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Connects the brain to the spinal cord; one of the four major parts of the brain.

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Brainstem

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Entirely sensory and conveys impulses related to smell

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Olfactory nerve 1

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Entirely sensory and conveys impulses related to sight

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Optic nerve 2 (II)

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A motor nerve. Controls movements of the eyeball and upper eyelid

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Oculomotor nerve (III) 3

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Entirely sensory. Transmits impulses related to equilibrium and hearing

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Vestibulocochear nerve (VIII)

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Are the sensory structures found on certain papillae

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Taste buds

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Are elevations of the tongue, that detect taste stimuli

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Papillae

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The second type of cell forms the interior of the

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Taste buds

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white and composed of tough connective tissue; the outermost layer

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Sclera

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The transparent part of this outermost layer that permits light to enter the eye

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Cornea

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Innermost layer of the eye. Gray in color and contains the light sensitive cells

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Retina

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Consists of smooth muscles that hold the biconvex, transparent and flexible lens in place

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Ciliary body

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The colored part of the eye consisting of smooth muscle that surrounds the pupil

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Iris

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Circular opening in the iris of the eye

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Pupil

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Fluid that fills the posterior compartment of the eye behind the lens

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Vitreous humor

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Earwax

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Cerumen

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Ear bone referred to as the hammer

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Malleus

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Ear bone referred to as stirrup

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Stapes

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Severe mental deterioration

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Alzheimer’s disease

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Caused by a thrombus or embolus that blocks circulation resulting in cellular death

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or stroke

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Inflamm of the meninges caused by bacteria or viral infection

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Meningitis

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Inflammation of brain tissue usually caused by a virus

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Encephalitis

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A disease caused by progressive demyelination of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord

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Multiple sclerosis (MS)

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Middle ear infection ; most commonly in children

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Otitis media

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Caused by a bacterial infection of the conjunctiva of the eye

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Conjunctivitis

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Commonly called nearsightedness

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Myopia

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Commonly called farsightedness

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Hyperopia

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Decreased in the ability of the eye to accommodate for near vision. ; commonly in elderly

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Presbyopia

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Inability to perceive one or more colors ; commonly in males

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Color blindness

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Constant stimulation of the circular canals of the inner ear due to motion, resulting in nausea and weakness

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Motion sickness

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The lens of the eye becomes cloudy due to a buildup of protein materials

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Cataracts

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Aqueous humor in front of the lens, leads increased pressure in the eye

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Glaucoma

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