Quiz 2 Study notes

Question 1

A knot-like mass or group of nerve cell bodies located outside the Central Nervous System

Answer 1

Ganglion

Question 2

Links the Medulla Oblongata and the Thalamus. Also often referred to as the “Bridge”

Answer 2

Pons

Question 3

Responsible for the stimulation of breast milk

Answer 3

Prolactin

Question 4

Responsible for the development of earwax

Answer 4

Ceruminous gland

Question 5

Typmpanic membrane is also know as..

Answer 5

the Eardrum

Question 6

The colored portion of the eye “does” or “does not” have any effect on our vision

Answer 6

Does not

Question 7

How do hormones produce their effects?

Answer 7

They bind to receptors which are recognition sites on various target issues in the body

Question 8

The normal continuous secretion of tears by the Lacrimal gland

Answer 8

Lacrimation

Question 9

Means nearsightedness

Answer 9

Myopia

Question 10

The middle ear has 3 bones called..

Answer 10

Auditory Ossicles

Question 11

Another term for Auditory Ear Canal

Answer 11

External Auditory Meatus

Question 12

Concerned with the external changes in our body

Answer 12

Somatic Nerves

Question 13

What is the Central Nervous System consists of

Answer 13

Brain and Spinal Column

Question 14

This is also know as the “Master Gland” because it secretes hormones that control the Endocrine Glands

Answer 14

Pituitary Gland

Question 15

The hormone that our body secretes to trigger our body to sleep

Answer 15

Melatonin

Question 16

The hormone for the Flight or Fight defense

Answer 16

Epinephrine

Question 17

The bridge between the left and right side of the brain

Answer 17

Brain Stem

Question 18

These do not provide drainage within the eye to control intra-occular pressure

Answer 18

Semicircular canals

Question 19

Hormones produce their effect by binding to receptors referred as..

Answer 19

recognition

Question 20

These are found in the retina that aid in vision

Answer 20

Rods and Cones

Question 21

Responsible for increasing pulse, breathing and heart rate as well as secreting epinephrine during stress

Answer 21

Sympathetic Nerves

Question 22

Responsible for returning our blood pressure and breathing to normal

Answer 22

Para-sympathetic nerves

Question 23

Responsible for our ability to sleep

Answer 23

Pineal Gland

Question 24

Part of the eye that extends from the cornea to the optic nerve

Answer 24

Sclera Layer

Question 25

These lens adjusts by flattening or thickening to aid in reflection of light

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Crystaline lens

Question 26

Equalizes pressure in our ears

Answer 26

Eustachian tubes

Question 27

Responsible for vibrating and amplifying the sound waves to force it deeper into our ears

Answer 27

Auditory Ossicles

Question 28

They sit on top of the kidneys to regulate the use of proteins and sugars by our cells

Answer 28

Adrenal Gland

Question 29

Thin covering that protects the brain and spinal cord from the body structures of the skull and spinal column

Answer 29

Meninges

Question 30

The two branches of the Peripheral Nervous System

Answer 30

Somatic and Autonomic

Question 31

Stimulates the metabolism

Answer 31

Thyroxine hormones

Question 32

Adrenocorticotropic

Answer 32

Adrenocorticotropic

Question 33

Found behind the thyroid gland regulates calcium and phosphorous in our system

Answer 33

Parathyroid gland

Question 34

Medical term for abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood

Answer 34

Diabetes

Question 35

Kind of diabetes that occurs in pregnancies

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Gestational diabetes

Question 36

Main neurotransmitter of the sympathetic system

Answer 36

Acetylcholine and norepinephrine

Question 37

The development of a thin film over the eye that impairs vision

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Cataract

Question 38

Condition where the eye is football shaped and impairs vision

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Astigmatism

Question 39

The thyroid gland secretes 2 hormones and a hormone called..

Answer 39

Calcitonin

Question 40

Part of the ear that is responsible for balance

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Semi circular canals

Question 41

Is a fibrous, transparent connective tissues that extend over the pupils and iris

Answer 41

Cornea

Question 42

The medical term for the inflammation inflammation of the conjunctiva

Answer 42

Conjuncticitis "Pink Eye"

Question 43

Contains cilia that if lost will result in deafness

Answer 43

Cochlea

Question 44

External Auditory Meatus is also called..

Answer 44

the ear canal

Question 45

these are the organs of equilibrium

Answer 45

Vestibule and semi circular canals

Question 46

The lower part of the brain stem; consists of the brain and spinal cord

Answer 46

Medulla Oblongata

Question 47

Main function of the Adrenal gland

Answer 47

They produce hormones that help control blood sugar , fat and/or burn protein