Common Disorders
An abnormal buildup of CSF that increases the size of the ventricles creating an increased pressure in the brain, hence, the size of the head.
hydrocephalus
a group of nerve cells that sends electrical and chemical signals throughout the body
nerves
Chemical signals released by the endocrine system
Hormones
Female reproductive cell
Egg or ova
When a sperm and egg cell come together they form a zygote which is a ______ cell
diploid
A traumatic brain injury that affects the brain function.
concussion
How many divisions does the nervous system have?
3
What other system works by sending messages throughout he body like the endocrine system?
Nervous
Male reproductive cell
Sperm
Around how many weeks does it take for a baby to grow to be ready to be delivered?
38 weeks/40 weeks/ 9 months
A structural tool that focuses on quick imaging of physical abnormalities.
Computer tornography (CT) Scan
The deepest grooves in the brain. One specific fissure can be found in the middle of the brain.
fissures
What hormone is released when your body goes into survival mode?
Adrenaline
gonads that produces testosterone in males
Testes
Process of maturity that happens between adolescence and adulthood
Puberty
Insensitive pancreatic beta cells to insulin despite some don’t need it since they may have adequate or a surplus of insulin. Mostly occurs in obese and older people.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin-dependent)
Referred to as the rest-and-digest division. Activates in activities that conserve and restore energy.
Parasympathetic division
Located in the brain, helps with sleep, body temperature, and appetite
Hypothalmus
Place where estrogen is produced in women
Ovaries
Where will the zygote attach itself in order to grow during pregnancy?
Uterus or Uterine Wall
A hypersecretion of cortisol caused by a tumor in the adrenal gland.
Cushing’s syndrome
referred to the change in electrical potential that propagates in the neurons.
Action potential
Located around the neck and helps with metabolism
Thyroid
A part of the uterine cycle where in the uterine lining sheds
Menstruation phase
A structure where fertilization occurs
Uterine tubes/fallopian tubes/ oviducts