Muscular
This type of muscle is striated, involuntary and contains intercalated disks.
Cardiac muscle.
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic.
This type of neuron detects stimuli and responds by sending a nerve impulse towards the brain.
Sensory neuron.
The type of sensory receptor that is stimulated by changes in temperature.
Thermoreceptors
What does the pineal gland secrete and what is its function?
Melatonin. Sleep-wake cycle.
The region of the muscle that attaches to the more moveable bone.
Insertion.
Patient with a stroke on the left side of the brain will have impairment on which side of the body?
Right side.
This type of glial cell is responsible for the blood brain barrier.
Astrocyte.
Name 2 of the special senses.
Which endocrine organ secretes calcitonin and what is its function?
Thyroid. Calcitonin decreases blood calcium levels by inhibiting the breakdown of bone by osteoclasts.
Many muscles work together to produce any given movement. The muscle that contracts and is mainly responsible for the movement is called the _______.
Prime mover.
What cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
Olfactory
This part of the neuron carries a nerve impulse AWAY from the cell body.
Axon.
This structure is known as the white part of the eye.
Sclera
What is the function of antidiuretic hormone?
Maintain fluid balance. Tells kidneys to reabsorb more water. Prevents dehydration.
The type of muscle contraction that maintains posture is:
Tonic contraction
Damage to the primary auditory area of the brain is most likely to affect what?
Hearing
When this division of the nervous system is stimulated it causes pupils to dilate, increased heartrate, slows digestion and increases blood flow to skeletal muscle.
Sympathetic nervous system.
Which part of the ear contains the bony labyrinth?
Inner ear.
Where is the thymus gland located?
In the mediastinum.
The body movement that increases the angle of a joint is known as what?
Extension
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for fight-or-flight?
Sympathetic nervous system
Which cranial nerve is responsible for shoulder movement and turning of the head?
Accessory
Which 2 structures of the ears are responsible for balance and equilibrium?
Vestibule and semicircular canals.
Thyroid hormones stimulate what?