Definitions
Central Nervous System
Hearing and maintaining body balance
Interneurone/Relay neurone/Intermediate neurone
Hormones are __________
Any chemical substance that is produced in one area of the body and has an effect on another part of the body.
The Spinal cord serves as a ___________
Nerve impulse conduction pathway
Receptors
Specialized cells that detect the changes in the environment
The sense of smell is closely linked to the sense of ________.
Taste
Which Neurone shown is an sensory neurone?
B
The Nervous system and hormone system coordinate between the _________ and _________ gland in the brain
Hypothalamus and Pitutary Gland
The brain is protected by the ________ and the spine is protected by the _________
Cranium/skull
Vertebral column
Coordinator
What are the 5 primary types of taste?
Sweet
Salty
Sour
Bitter
Umami/meaty/savory
What is the chosen part of a neurone called?
Myelin Sheath
What is one hormone that is produced by the Adrenal Gland?
Adrenaline
Cortisol
Aldosterone
What is the Forebrain composed of?
Olfactory lobes
Cerebrum
Short Sightedness (myopia)
Defect of vision in which far objects appear blurred, but near objects are seen clearl
Which part of the ear contains 3 bones that amplify vibrations from sound waves?
Middle Ear
Which part of this neurone is the Axon, A, B or C?
C
Where is the Pancreas gland located on the body?
Abdominal cavity
Which part of the Hindbrain is the most posterior part of the brain and is responsible for involuntary and reflex activities, such as breathing and hearbeat?
Medulla Oblongata
Simple Reflex Action
Protection - covers the body, has melanin for UV
Excretion - sweat glands produce sweat
temperature regulation - blood vessels near the surface of the skin and sweat evaporation
Manufacturing of Vitamin D - through exposure to sunlight
Sensation - receptors for touch, pressure, pain, and temp change
Which part is known as the Node of Ranvier, A B or C?
B
Oestrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone all aid in the development of _______ _______ _________.
Secondary Sexual Characteristic
Which part of the brain is considered "the centre of intelligence and will power" because it is responsible for speech, reasoning, memory, decision making, behavior and imagination?
Cerebrum