Skeletal System
A lateral curvature of the spine is called
Scoliosis
What lobe of the cerebrum is responsible for sensations: touch, temperature, pressure, and pain. Proprioception ( spacial awareness)
Parietal
Disorder that involves Clouding of the lens of the eye is called?
Cataract
What are the four nitrogenous bases types that DNA is composed of?
Adenine
Thymine
Guanine
Cytosine
Energy used in cells to perform various functions including muscle contraction.
ATP
Adenosine Triphosphate
Which part of the Coxal Bone supports your weight while sitting?
Ischial tuberosity
Supportive cells of the nervous system that supports neurons/Does not conduct impulses
Neuroglia or Glial Cells
Which nerve is involved in the process of hearing?
Cochlear nerve
(part of vestibulocochlear nerve)
Which region of the deep brain is the Thalamus and hypothalamus located?
Diencephalon
Muscle Known as the "Praying Muscle" because of its role in flexing the head
Sternocleidomastoid
List the three arches of the foot
Medial longitudinal
Lateral longitudinal
Transverse arch
A Type of neuron that detects stimuli and transmits impulses to the brain and spinal cord
Sensory (afferent) neuron
List the 5 tastes
Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Salty, Umami
Name the three types of muscles
Cardiac
Smooth
Skeletal
Continuous state of partial muscle contraction in which muscle are the their optimal "Resting State"
Muscle Tone
The pituitary gland rests in an indented area of the sphenoid bone known as the?
Sella turcica or Sphenoid
Name two actions of the Parasympathetic division of the nervous system.
Constricts Bronchial tubes, relaxing breathing
Calming effect
Decrease heart rate
simulates bladder wall to contract causing urination
Resting and Digesting state
Stimulates secretion of salivary mucus
Disorder that causes a sensorineural hearing loss?
This type of passive transport mechanism occurs when water and solutes move through a selectively permeable membrane as a result of hydrostatic pressure
Filtration
Contraction in which the muscle changes length while the tension remains the same
Isotonic contraction
What are the tiny bones that can be felt at the wrist?
The Radial Tuberosity
What is a blood brain barrier?
Semi Permeable membrane that permits small molecules like oxygen and carbon dioxide into cross the brain, While also blocking larger molecules from entering.
Name the first step in the pain pathway process
The injured tissue releases chemicals neurotransmitters that stimulate the nociceptors triggering pain.
This type of cartilage is found at the ends of movable joints
Hyaline cartilage
What is a direct attachment of a skeletal muscle
Muscle fibers connects with the periosteum of bone, forming a strong attachment.