You've got nerve!
what are nerve cells called?
Neurons
the part of the brain that is responsible for memory and thinking.
Cerebrum
glands secrete chemicals called _________________.
hormones
What does the term secrete mean?
to release
What are cells that bind with hormones called?
Target Cells
a change in the external environment that causes a response is called
a stimulus
The part of the brain that controls balance and muscle coordination.
Cerebellum
Which glands are located on top of the kidneys?
Secretions are also known as _______________.
Hormones
What enables hormones to bind with specific cells?
Receptors
what is the gap between neurons called?
synapse
The part of the brain that controls your heartbeat.
Medulla
Which gland is called the master gland?
The Pituitary
Identify both hormones secreted by the pancreas
Insulin and Glucagon
What is an indication that a person may be diabetic?
High blood sugar levels
what substance is secreted between neurons?
neurotransmitters
what part of the central nervous system is located below the medulla?
The spinal cord
Which gland is the usual source of insulin?
The Pancreas
Which secretion increases your heart rate during a fight or flight response?
Adrenaline
Write our the correct order of a reflex arc?
You must use the terms and not just the initials.
R.S.I.M.E.
Receptor-Sensory Neuron-Interneuron-Motor Neuron - Effector
The protective covering over the axon is called the
myelin sheath
How are involuntary actions different from voluntary actions?
Involuntary - automatic
Voluntary - you can control
Which gland controls the body's metabolism?
The Thyroid
How do secretions travel through the body?
What is it called when the level of a particular substance in the body causes a hormone to stop being released?
Feedback mechanism