Human Organs System Flashcards

1
Q

The human brain is enclosed in _________?

A

cranium
bony skull called cranium

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2
Q

Cerebrum is divided into

A

right and left cerebral hemispheres

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3
Q

cerebrum controls?

A

seeing hearing memory, speech thinking feelings emotions perception decision making etc.

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4
Q

thalamus controls?

A

sensory functions

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5
Q

hypothalamus controls?

A

body temp. hunger and thirst

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6
Q

I’m always hungry which part of the brain is responsible for it?

A

hypothalamus

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7
Q

the midbrain is present?

A

below the cerebrum

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8
Q

cerebellum location?

A

it lies under the back part of the cerebrum

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9
Q

medulla oblongata controls?

A

heartbeat digestion and breathing

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10
Q

I feel difficulty swallowing
what part of brain is responsible for it

A

pons

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11
Q

brain of an adult man weighs?

A

1.5 kg

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12
Q

spinal cord functions?

A

it creates a link between the brain and different body parts
it controls some reflex actions and other involuntary actions

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13
Q

nerves that arise from the brain?

A

12 pairs of cranial nerves

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14
Q

nerves that arise from the spinal cord?

A

31 pairs of spinal nerves

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15
Q

what is a stimulus?

A

any change in the environment (internal or external) that can be detected by a receptor to begin a nerve impulse

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16
Q

what are receptors?

A

The special organs, cells, or tissues which detect stimuli are called receptors.

17
Q

what is a reflex action?

A

An immediate & involuntary response to a stimulus.

18
Q

the ______ is a little lower than the _______.

A

right
left

19
Q

there are ____________ nephrons in each kidney.

A

over 1 million