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Human Anatomy Parts 3-4 Flashcards

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Adrenal cortex

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outer portion of the adrenal gland

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Adrenal glands

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a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys

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Adrenal medulla

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the inner portion of the adrenal glands that secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine which produces our fight-or flight responses

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Amygdala

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processes emotional memories and generates emotions

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Autonomic nervous system

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Controls involuntary muscles and glands

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Axon

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long extension from the soma carries messages away from the soma

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Axon terminals

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finger-like projections at the end of the axon

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Blood brain barrier

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composed of tightly packed cells that prevent large, unwanted molecules from entering the brain

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Brain stem

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connects to the spinal cord, and controls involuntary functions

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Central nervous system

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brain and spinal cord enclosed and protected by the skull and vertebrae

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Cerebellum

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a) Found at the back of your head under the cerebrum; divided into left and right hemispheres
b) Functions to coordinate skeletal muscle activity

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Cerebral cortex

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outer layer of the cerebrum

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Cerebrum

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upper portion of the brain, divided into left and right hemispheres

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Chemoreceptors

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respond to chemicals; in your nose

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Circadian rhythm

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the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms that occur on a 24-hour cycle

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Cochlea

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a coiled, bony, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear; vibrations are sent through and stimulate sensory hair cells and are converted to nerve impulses

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Cones

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detect color

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Cornea

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the transparent outer covering of the eye

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Corpus callosum

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mass of nerve fibers allowing the hemispheres to communicate

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Dendrites

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finger-like projections carry messages toward the soma

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Endocrine system

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a) Includes: pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pineal gland, and the adrenal gland
b) Function: sends chemical messages through the body

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Frontal lobes

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found under the forehead; the center of reasoning, planning, movement, emotions, problem solving, and some parts of speech

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Gland

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An organ that produces and releases chemicals either through ducts or into the bloodstream

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Glial cells

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support, nourish, and protect neurons

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Gonads
glands that produce sex hormones
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Gray matter
composed primarily of nerve cell bodies; responsible for processing information
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Hippocampus
processes factual memories
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Hormones
chemical messengers
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Hypothalamus
area of the brain that secretes hormones that regulate the pituitary gland
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Incus
anvil; middle of the three auditory ossicles of the middle ear
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Islet of Langerhans
a group of cells in the pancreas which release the hormone insulin and others release the hormone glucagon which work to balance blood glucose levels
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Lens
Focuses light onto retina
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Limbic system
groups of nerves around the brainstem
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Interneurons
interpret the sensory signal and transfer the message from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands
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Malleus
hammer; first of the three auditory ossicles of the middle ear
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Mechanoreceptors
respond to touch, pressure, vibration, stretch, and itch
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Motor neurons
convert the message received from the brain and spinal cord to stimulate muscles and glands
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Neuron
electrically excitable cells that carry messages throughout the body
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Neurotransmitters
molecules released at the axon terminal which travel across the synaptic cleft where they stimulate receptor proteins in the next neuron
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Occipital lobes
found in the back of the head; receives input from your eyes and referred to as the visual cortex
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Ovaries
female reproductive glands that produce estrogen
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Pain receptors
react by causing you to feel pain
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Pancreas
part of the endocrine system; 1. Releases digestive enzymes to help break down food 2. Contains a group of cells, the Islet of Langerhans, some of which release the hormone insulin and others release the hormone glucagon which work to balance blood glucose levels
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Papillae
taste buds; tiny bumps on the surface of the tongue
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Parasympathetic nervous system
your rest-repose response; sends signals to decrease your heart rate and blood pressure, and contracts stomach muscles for digestion
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Parathyroid glands
1. Four parathyroid glands, two embedded on each side of the thyroid gland 2. Secrete parathyroid hormone which works opposite of calcitonin to increase blood calcium levels
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Parietal lobes
portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the top of the head and toward the rear; receives sensory input for touch and body position
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Peripheral nervous system
nerves running through the body that arise from the brain and spinal cord
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Photoreceptors
cause nerve impulses to be carried by the optic nerve to the brain
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Pineal gland
1. Located deep in the brain 2. Primarily responsible for regulating your body's wake and sleep cycle 3. When light is detected, it secretes serotonin 4. When no light is detected, it secretes melatonin
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Pituitary gland
the master gland of the endocrine system
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Pupil
opening in the center of the iris
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Reflex arc
the nerve pathway involved in a reflex action
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Retina
Light sensitive layer of the eye; contains rods and cones
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Rods
Retinal receptors that detect black, white, and gray
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Saccule
part of the inner ear; detects backward-forward motion and upward-downward motion
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Semicircular canals
serve as balance sensors and detect left and right tilting, side-to-side motion, and up and down motion
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Sensory neurons
detect sensory stimuli and carry impulses to the spinal cord and brain
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Sensory organs
receive impulses from environment and relay impulses to brain including skin, tongue, nose, eyes, and ears
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Soma
cell body of a neuron
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Stapes
stirrup; last of the three auditory ossicles of the middle ear
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Sympathetic nervous system
your fight-or-flight response; sends signals to raise your heart rate and blood pressure and stimulates your liver to release glucose to produce quick energy
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Synaptic clef
space between two neurons
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Target cells
cells with receptors that respond to specific hormones
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Temporal lobes
found on the sides of the head; associated with speech perception, hearing, and some types of memory
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Testes
male reproductive glands that produce androgens, including testosterone
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Thalamus
routes signals to various parts of the body
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Thermoreceptors
respond to temperature changes
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Thymus
1. Where T-cells are made, mature, and are trained for what to fight and what to leave alone 2. T-cells that attack invaders enter the bloodstream and reside in the lymphatic tissue
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Thyroid gland
1. Thyroxine: regulates metabolic rate 2. Calcitonin: causes excess blood calcium to be stored in the bones
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Tympanic membrane
eardrum
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Utricle
part of the inner ear; detects backward-forward motion and upward-downward motion
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White matter
composed primarily of myelinated axons; responsible for carrying information
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Adenoids
an area of the body where lymph nodes are clustered together creating a protective ring against invaders that may enter through the mouth or nose
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Arrector pili
smooth muscles attached to hair follicles
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Basophils
produced in the bone marrow and are responsible for allergic reactions
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Chyle
the term used when lymph fluid collects fat it turns a milky color
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Collagen
protein that give skin the ability to stretch and return to its original shape
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Dermis
second layer of skin tissue
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Elastin
protein that give skin the ability to stretch and return to its original shape
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Eosinophils
produced in the bone marrow and release a chemical that attacks large multicellular parasites
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Epidermis
top layer of skin tissue
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Epithelial cells
skin cells; rapidly reproduce to replace cells that are lost by pushing cells to the surface
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Germinative
Living cells that reproduce rapidly
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Hair follicle
tiny pockets in the dermis from which hair grows
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Integumentary system
a) Includes: skin, hair, and nails b) Function: protection and sensory input
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Keratin
hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails
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Lingual tonsils
an area of the body where lymph nodes are clustered together creating a protective ring against invaders that may enter through the mouth or nose
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Lymph nodes
act as filtering and monitoring stations that clean the lymph of dead cells and foreign invaders
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Lymph vessels
move the fluid to the lymph nodes
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Lymphocytes
1. T-cells: made and mature in the thymus gland; attack invaders directly 2. B-cells: made in the bone marrow and mature in the spleen; make antibodies to fight specific invaders 3. Natural killer cells: recognize tumor cells and cells that have been infected with viruses and kill the infected cells
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Melanin
skin pigment
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Melanocytes
produce melanin
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Monocytes
produced in the bone marrow, are the largest white blood cells in the human body
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Neutrophils
produced in the bone marrow and respond quickly to hold off pathogens
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Palatine tonsils
areas of the body where lymph nodes are clustered together creating a protective ring against invaders that may enter through the mouth or nose
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Sebaceous glands
secrete an oil called sebum which softens and waterproofs your skin
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Sebum
an oil secreted by the sebaceous glands which softens and waterproofs your skin
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Spleen
the largest lymphatic organ
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Squamous
flattened dead cells resembling scales
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Sweat glands
help regulate body temperature and rid the body of waste products
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Thymus gland
1. Where T-cells are made, mature, and are trained for what to fight and what to leave alone 2. T-cells that attack invaders enter the bloodstream and reside in the lymphatic tissue
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Vestigial
organs that do not appear to have a function or purpose

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