Quiz 5 (Chapter 3, pp 63-70) Flashcards
1
Q
All nerve fibers that connect the brain and the spinal cord pass through the ___.
A
brain stem
2
Q
The nerve cells of the body
A
neutrons
3
Q
therm- or thermo-
A
heat
4
Q
The thin layer of light-sensitive nerve cells at the back of the eye
A
retina
5
Q
The nerve endings which are sensitive to chemicals
A
chemoreceptors
6
Q
An abnormally shaped cornea may cause a focusing problem known as ___.
A
astigmatism
7
Q
The tough outermost layer of the eye (the white of the eye)
A
sclera
8
Q
The thick bundle of nerve fibers through which the brain communicates with the body
A
spinal cord
9
Q
The neurons that transmit information regarding pain and the senses to the central nervous system
A
sensory neurons
10
Q
The largest part of the brain, consisting of two hemispheres
A
cerebrum
