BIO TERMS Flashcards by Madison Olson

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Medulla Oblongata

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regulates heart, breathing, and blood pressure

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Cerebellum

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movement and posture

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White Matter

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myelinated axons

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Grey Matter

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non-myelinated axons

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Midbrain

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visual and auditory refluxes

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Pons

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sleep and breathing

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Cerebrum

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intellect, motor function, and consciousness

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Parasympathetic System

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“rest and digest”

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Sympathetic System

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“fight or flight”

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Hormone

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chemical messenger

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Melatonin

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sleep cycles

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GH

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growth hormone - regulating growth

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Hypothalamus

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regulates secretions from the pituitary

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Cortisol

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long term stress, glucocorticoid class

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Insulin

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Beta Cells - decreases blood sugar

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Glucagon

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Alpha Cells - increases blood sugar

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Prolactin

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lactation

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Thymus Gland

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aids in immunity

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

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regulates cortisol levels in anterior pituitary

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Conjunctivitis

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inflammation of the eye (pink eye)

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Glaucoma

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pressure of the eye, causing nerve damage and possible blindness

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Otitis Media

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temporary hearing loss

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Sclera

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white part of eye (protection)

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Lens

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refracts/bends light to help the retina focus

Choroid

blood vessels that nourish the retina

Iris

colored part of eye (regulates light)

Retina

perceive color and light

Fovea

area of sharpest vision

Cornea

clear layer that covers the iris and pupil

Ossicles

Malleus, Stapes, Incus - amplify vibrations

Semi Circular Canal

balance

Tympanic Membrane

funnels sound waves into the ear

Eustachain Tubes

equalizes pressure in the throat and mid ear

Saccule + Utricle

detects motions - otolith

Myopia

nearsightedness

Hyperopia

farsightedness