Miscellaneous
What types of cells are gustatory cells?
Epithelial Cells
the stiffening of the stapes bone causing hearing loss
otosclerosis
is a sensory nerve responsible for two special senses: hearing (cochlear branch) and balance (vestibular branch).
vestibulocochlear (CN VIII)
Sympathetic division does this to the pupil of the eye
dilates
opposite side of the body.
contralateral
Moon face, fat around belly, muscle weakness, high blood pressure
Cushing's syndrome
an eye disease that damages the macula (the central part of the retina), leading to loss of central vision while peripheral vision remains intact.
Macular degeneration
is primarily a motor nerve that controls most of the eye's movements (by innervating four of the six extraocular muscles), raises the eyelid, and constricts the pupil.
oculomotor (CN III)
What division stimulates the gallbladder?
parasympathetic
same side of the body.
ipsilateral
Low ADH or kidneys not responding to it
Diabetes insipidus
This type of hearing loss (nerve damage) and cannot be reversed or cured
sensorineural
Provides taste sensation to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue.
Facial (CN VII nerve)
This division constricts bronchi in lungs
parasympathetic
A chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurring and unpredictable seizures
epilepsy
oxytocin and ADH are made in the hypothalamus but stores in the ____
posterior pituitary
a disorder of the inner ear caused by fluid buildup (endolymph) that leads to episodes of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing), and a feeling of fullness in the ear.
Meniere's disease
Provides general sensation (touch, pain, temperature) to the (the anterior 2/3 of the tongue).
Trigeminal (CN V)
This division inhibits the activity of pancreas
Sympathetic
Loss of distorted sense of smell
anosmia/dyosmia
Calcitonin is released from the ___ cells when there is decreased in blood calcium
Parafollicular (C) cells
Baby born without enough thyroid hormone
cretinism
Taste on the back of your tongue. Sensation (touch/pain) on the back of your tongue, throat, and tonsils. The sensory part of your gag reflex (leading to a diminished or absent gag reflex).
Glossopharyngeal (CN IX)
This division stimulates glucose release from the liver and inhibits gallbladder
sympathetic
People with ____ often describe a constant metallic, salty, rancid, or foul taste in their mouth. Everything they eat or drink may also taste wrong, bitter, or bland.
dysgeusia "dis-goo-sha"