Hope Final Flashcards
(31 cards)
Whats the spinal chord
Nerve bundle running from brain down the back
Whats the central nervous system
Brain and spinal chord combined
Whats the peripheral nervous system
Nerves extending throughout the body
Whats the cerebrum
The largest brain part, controls personality and memory
Whats the forebrain
Largest, complex brain region containing cerebrum
Whats the right cerebral hemisphere
Responsible for intuition and creativity
Whats the left cerebral hemisphere
Responsible for logic and analysis
Whats the midbrain
Coordinates messages between brain and spinal cord
Whats the hindbrain
Supports basic life functions and motor control
Whats the cerebellum
Coordinates balance and fine motor skills
Whats are pons
Part of brainstem of message relay
Whats the medulla
Controls autonomic functions like heart rate
Whats the skin
Largest organ protecting body from external factors
Whats the epidermis
Upper layer of skin, renews every 28 days
Whats the dermis
Middle layer of skin with blood vessels and nerves
What’s subcutaneous tissue
Third layer of skin, contains fat for insulation
Whats collagen
Fibers providing skin firmness and elasticity
Whats elastin
Fibers allowing skin to stretch and return
Whats hair
Protects hair and cushions skull
Whats are nails
Protect sensitive tips of fingers and toes
What are incisors
Front teeth for cutting food
What are canines
Sharp teeth for tearing food
What are premolars
Teeth for grinding and mashing food
What are molars
Teeth for vigorous chewing, 12 total
