Exam Flashcards
The receptor cells for hearing are located in what part of the ear?
Cochlea
The area of the eye where the optic nerve and blood vessels enter and exit is known as
the Optic Disc
______ is an anatomical structure found on the tongue
Vallate Papilla
What part of the eye focuses light on the retina by changing shape
The lens
______ of the eye focuses light on the retina by changing shape to accommodate near or far objects
The lens
What are a class of photoreceptors found in the human eye
Rods
which are special cells in the retina that convert light into signals for the brain
rods and cones
which are proteins or protein complexes that detect volatile chemicals
Olfactory receptors
which are proteins or protein complexes that detect volatile chemicals
Olfactory receptors
What are the Primary Taste Sensations?
Sweet
Umami
Salt
Spicy
Bitter
T3 (triiodothyroxine) is secreted by the
Thyroid gland
The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are __________ or _____________ and
thyroxine, tetraiodothyronine (T4), and triiodothyronine (T3)
After initially being overwhelmed by the perfume on your partner, over time you cease to notice it because of
sensory adaptation
What is the primary function of growth hormone in the body?
Promotion of bone growth
Temperature regulation is a function of the
hypothalamus
The__________ is a small but important region of the brain that helps maintain the body’s internal balance
hypothalamus
Wha is Located in the ventral diencephalon, above the midbrain and below the thalamus, and is made up of many small nuclei that perform different functions
Hypothalamus
______ is synthesized and secreted by the gonadotropic cells of the anterior pituitary gland
Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)
The ______ glands regulate calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium levels in the blood and bones
parathyroid
The pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus via the
infundibulum
What is a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH),
also known as corticotrophin
The anterior pituitary produces______
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)
Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease which primarily affects the
thyroid gland
_____is secreted by cells in the hypothalamus
GHRH (growth hormone- releasing hormone
_______ hormone is transported to the anterior pituitary gland via the hypophyseal portal system
growth hormone- releasing hormon
_____is a hormone that causes the breakdown of glycogen into glucose
Glucagon
In addition to producing ova (eggs), the ovaries also produce_____
progesterone
The_________ produce aldosterone, a steroid hormone that helps the body regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance
adrenal glands
_______ are cells that release chemical
messengers, or paracrine factors, to communicate with nearby cells and alter their behavior
Paracrine cells
The auditory ossicles, namely the malleus, incus, and stapes,are located within the _____
middle ear
____________ controls the muscles involved in facial expression and carries taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue
Cranial nerve VII (Facial nerve)
Produces the hormone melatonin
Pineal gland
______ are a set of four pea-sized glands in the neck that regulate calcium levels in the blood
Parathyroid gland
____is secreted by the anterior pituitary
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
is responsible for swallowing and taste from the posterior one-third of the tongue
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
is responsible for swallowing and taste from the posterior one-third of the tongue
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
______ of the spinal cord carries motor information from the brain
The Corticospinal tract
