Mystery Of The Human Body System Flashcards
Blind spot
The small circular area in the retina where the optic nerve enters the eye that is devoid of rods and cones and is insensitive to light
Brain stem
The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum
Central nerves system
The part of the nervous system which in vertebrates consist of the brain and spinal cord
Cerebellum
A large projecting part of the brain concerned especially with the coordination of muscles and the maintenance of the body
Cerebellum
A large projecting part of the brain concerned especially with the coordination of the muscle
Cerebrum
The integrating center for memory learning romand other high complex functions
Chromosome
Any of the usually linear bodies in the cell nucleus that contains the genetic material.
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
A double standard helical nuclei could nucleic acid molecule that determines the inherited structure of a cells proteins
Dominant trait
A genetic trait is considered dominant if it is expressed in a person who has only one copy of the gene associated with the trait
Gl Electrophoresis
The separation of nuclei acids or proteins on the basis of their size and electric charge
Gene
A discrete unit of hereditary information consisting of a specific nucleotide sequence in DNA
Mutation
A rare change in the DNA of a gene ultimately creating genetic diversity
Nervous system
the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.
Neuron
a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
Noise induced hearing loss
a permanent hearing impairment resulting from prolonged exposure to high levels of noise.
