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1
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The receptor cells for hearing are located in what part of the ear?

A

Cochlea

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The area of the eye where the optic nerve and blood vessels enter and exit is known as

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the Optic Disc

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3
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______ is an anatomical structure found on the tongue

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Vallate Papilla

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4
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What part of the eye focuses light on the retina by changing shape

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The lens

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5
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______ of the eye focuses light on the retina by changing shape to accommodate near or far objects

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The lens

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6
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What are a class of photoreceptors found in the human eye

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Rods

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7
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which are special cells in the retina that convert light into signals for the brain

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rods and cones

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which are proteins or protein complexes that detect volatile chemicals

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Olfactory receptors

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9
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which are proteins or protein complexes that detect volatile chemicals

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Olfactory receptors

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10
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What are the Primary Taste Sensations?

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Sweet
Umami
Salt
Spicy
Bitter

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11
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T3 (triiodothyroxine) is secreted by the

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Thyroid gland

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12
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The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are __________ or _____________ and

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thyroxine, tetraiodothyronine (T4), and triiodothyronine (T3)

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13
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After initially being overwhelmed by the perfume on your partner, over time you cease to notice it because of

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sensory adaptation

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14
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What is the primary function of growth hormone in the body?

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Promotion of bone growth

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15
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Temperature regulation is a function of the

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hypothalamus

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16
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The__________ is a small but important region of the brain that helps maintain the body’s internal balance

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hypothalamus

17
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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

A

Hypothalamus

18
Q

______ is synthesized and secreted by the gonadotropic cells of the anterior pituitary gland

A

Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

19
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Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

A
20
Q

The ______ glands regulate calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium levels in the blood and bones

A

parathyroid

21
Q

The pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus via the

A

infundibulum

22
Q

What is a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland

A

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH),
also known as corticotrophin

23
Q

The anterior pituitary produces______

A

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)

24
Q

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease which primarily affects the

A

thyroid gland

25
Q

_____is secreted by cells in the hypothalamus

A

GHRH (growth hormone- releasing hormone

26
Q

_______ hormone is transported to the anterior pituitary gland via the hypophyseal portal system

A

growth hormone- releasing hormon

27
Q

_____is a hormone that causes the breakdown of glycogen into glucose

A

Glucagon

28
Q

In addition to producing ova (eggs), the ovaries also produce_____

A

progesterone

29
Q

The_________ produce aldosterone, a steroid hormone that helps the body regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance

A

adrenal glands

30
Q

_______ are cells that release chemical
messengers, or paracrine factors, to communicate with nearby cells and alter their behavior

A

Paracrine cells

31
Q

The auditory ossicles, namely the malleus, incus, and stapes,are located within the _____

A

middle ear

32
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____________ controls the muscles involved in facial expression and carries taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue

A

Cranial nerve VII (Facial nerve)

33
Q

Produces the hormone melatonin

A

Pineal gland

34
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______ are a set of four pea-sized glands in the neck that regulate calcium levels in the blood

A

Parathyroid gland

35
Q

____is secreted by the anterior pituitary

A

FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)

36
Q

is responsible for swallowing and taste from the posterior one-third of the tongue

A

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

37
Q

is responsible for swallowing and taste from the posterior one-third of the tongue

A

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

38
Q

______ of the spinal cord carries motor information from the brain

A

The Corticospinal tract

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