nerve (my moms last one Flashcards

(10 cards)

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a type of cell that receives and sends messages from the body to the brain and back to the body

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neuron

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2
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a change in an organism’s environment that causes the organism to react

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stimulus

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3
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how the body reacts to a stimulus

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response

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4
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The largest part of the brain that controls thinking, memory, senses, and voluntary movements.

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cerebrum

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5
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The part of the brain that helps with balance and coordination of movement.

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cerebellum

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6
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The part of the brain that controls basic involuntary actions like breathing and heartbeat.

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medulla

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7
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An organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk.

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gland

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8
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chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs, skin, muscles and other tissues. These signals tell your body what to do and when to do it. essential for life and your health.

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hormones

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9
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The control or management of biological processes to maintain stability (homeostasis) within an organism or its environment. It’s a way for living things to adapt to changes.

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regulation

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10
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The production and release of a useful substance by a gland or cell.

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secretion

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