Vocab 4

Question 1

Brain

Answer 1

Word part: encephal/o

Function: coordination of all activities of the body by receiving and transmitting through the body

Question 2

Spinal cord

Answer 2

Word part: myel/o

Function: transmits nerve impulses between the brain, limbs, and lower part of the body

Question 3

Nerve

Answer 3

Word part: neur/i, neur/o

Function: receive and transmit messages to and from all parts of the body

Question 4

Eyes

Answer 4

Word part: opt/i, opt/o, optic/o, ophthalm/o

Function: receptor organs for sense of sight

Question 5

Ears (hearing)

Answer 5

Word part: acous/o, acoust/o, Audi/o, audit/o, ot/o

Function: receptor organs for the sense of hearing; also help to maintain balance

Question 6

Nose (smell)

Answer 6

Word part: nas/o

Function: exchanges air during inhalation and exhaling: warms, moisturizes and filters inhaled air

Question 7

Skin (touch)

Answer 7

Word part: cutane/o, dermat/o, derm/o

Function: intact skin is the first line of defense for the immune system

Question 8

Tongue (taste)

Answer 8

Word part: or/o, stomat/o

Function: strong and flexible aids in speech and moves food during chewing and swallowing