Nervous system
what is the function of the thalamus
sensory information
where is the sclera located
white portion of the eye
Outer part of the ear is called?
Pinna
What is the pacinian corpuscle for?
detect coarse touch, detect deep pressure
Anterior means
toward the front
Function of the hypothalamus
maintain homeostasis
What is the function of the sclera
Protects the inner layers
What is the function of the cochlea
converting sound vibrations into electrical signals
What are the 3 layers of the skin called (in order)
epidermis, dermis, Hyperdermis
posterior/ dorsal is what?
towards the back
why is the pineal gland important
Secretes melatonin
What cells does the retina contain
Photoreceptors
True or false:the vestibule is connected to the cochlea
true
Where can apocrine gland be found (which area in the body)
Armpits, groin, areolae
Right and left sides
where is the third ventricle located at
Between the right and left thalamus
What is the central part of the retina called
Fovea centralis
what nerve sends electrical signals to the brain
Vestibulocochlear nerve
What causes your hair to stand up/creates goosebumps
Arrector pili muscles
Superficial means?
Closer to the surface
explain the midbrain and why its important
Visual and auditory reflex centers
Why is the choroid important?what does it supply that makes it important?
supplies oxygen and nutrients to the eye structure
Semicircular canals are responsible for?
detecting head movement and maintaining balance
What do blood vessels do?
regulate temperature and nourish the skin
What are the two main cavities
posterior, spinal