Word Wednesday Flashcards
Blind Spot
The small circular area in the retina where the optic nerve enters the eye that is devoid of rods and cones.
Brain Stem
The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum.
CNS
The part of the nervous system that controls everything.
Cerebellum
A large projecting part of the brain concerned especially with the coordination of muscles.
Cerebrum
The center for memory learning and emotions.
Chromosome
Any of the usually linear bodies in the cell nucleus.
Deoxyribonucleic acid
A helical nuclei acid molecule.
Dominant trait
A genetic trait that is always expressed.
Gel electrophoresis
The separation of nucleic acids or proteins.
Gene
Something that is passed on by parents.
Mutation
A rare change in the DNA of a gene ultimately creating genetic diversity.
Nervous System
The bodily system that in vertebrae s is made up of the receptor.
Neuron
A nerve cell
Noise induced hearing loss
This is when a loud noise damages the ear.
Optic nerve
The nerve that senses light and sends signals to the brain.
