Nervous System
This acronym stands for "Traumatic Brain Injury".
What is a TBI?
This gland, which is essential for T lymphocyte development, begins to shrink once a person reaches puberty.
What is the Thymus?
Known commonly as the "windpipe," this structure is reinforced by C-shaped cartilaginous rings.
What is the trachea?
Nasopharyngitis is the clinical name for this incredibly frequent and "common" ailment.
What's a common cold?
While the Frontal lobe handles executive function, this lobe is specifically responsible for processing vision.
What is the Occipital lobe?
Medically known as a goiter, this condition is characterized by a visibly enlarged version of this neck gland.
What's the thyroid?
This flap of tissue is called the "gatekeeper" because it controls whether food and liquid enter the esophagus or the larynx.
What is the Epiqlottis?
This motor disability, often characterized by stiff muscles and awkward movements, is the most common in childhood.
What is Spastic cerebral palsy?
This "gatekeeper" structure, known as the BBB, protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood.
What are blood brain barriers?
In the pancreas, these specific cells are the ones responsible for secreting insulin.
What are Beta cells?
This is the only part of the respiratory system that is located externally to the body.
What is the nose?
A primary symptom that distinguishes this bacterial infection from others is the development of a cough that produces blood.
What is TB?
Consisting of three protective layers, this collective term describes the membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord.
What are the meninges?
This hormone, produced by the adrenal cortex, helps maintain blood glucose by converting fats and amino acids.
What are Glucocorticoids?
Located in the central area of the thoracic cavity, this space sits between the two lungs.
Where is the mediastinum?
This respiratory "attack" involves the narrowing and inflammation of airways, leading to wheezing and breathlessness.
What is a Asthma Attack?
This part of the brain is tasked with the vital roles of coordinating movement and maintaining balance.
Where's the Cerebellum?
The parathyroid glands will secrete hormones specifically in response to low levels of this mineral in the blood.
What is Calcium?
This substance reduces surface tension within the alveoli to prevent them from collapsing.
What is Surfactant?
To be diagnosed with the "obstructive" form of this condition, an individual must stop breathing for at least 10 seconds at least five times per hour.