Peripheral & Autonomic Nervous System
A nerve that contains fibers that send as well as receive messages.
Mixed nerve
The outer tough coat of the eye.
Sclera
Inflammation of the lining of the nose.
Rhinitis
Endocrine gland that sits on top of the kidney.
Adrenal gland
Blood from a universal donor.
O negative
The cranial nerve responsible for chewing.
Trigeminal
The area of the eye that contains the rods and cones.
Retina
Also called the olfactory epithelium.
Nasal cavity
Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that controls calcium ion concentration in the body.
Calcitonin
Blood from a universal recipient.
AB positive
The autonomic nervous system is also called this.
Involuntary nervous system
The tube that connects the throat to the ear.
Eustachian tube
Term that means a savory taste.
Umami
Condition that results when pancreas is unable to produce insulin.
Diabetes mellitus
Erythrocyte
The nerve that activates the diaphragm is called this.
Phrenic nerve
The posterior chamber of the eye is filled with fluid.
Aqueous humor
Saliva
Secretion of the ovary; female hormone.
Estrogen
Another name for a white blood cell.
Leukocyte
The acute viral infection that usually affects the intercostal nerves is called this.
Shingles
Hardening of the bones of the middle ear.
Otosclerosis
An abnormal growth the occurs in the sinus cavity.
Nasal polyps
Hormone produced by the adrenal gland.
Adrenaline
Another name for a platelet.
Thrombocyte