Mammals
What is the largest group of mammals?
Rodents
Gland
The cells of this tissue fit tightly together to form a protective barrier.
Epithelial Tissue
Smallest of all primates.
Chimpanzee
The largest part of the brain.
Cerebrum
Starfish is an example of ____ symmetry.
Radial Symmetry
Squirrels & birds live in a(n) _____ environment.
Arboreal
What is the main organ of the nervous system?
The Brain
This tissue has the most versatility; though it is thought to mainly link various parts of the body together.
Connective Tissue
Primates without tails.
Apes
This part of the brain is responsible for balance & skeletal muscle coordination.
Cerebellum
What percent of your blood contains plasma?
50%
These mammals have a short & blunt beak and a triangular dorsal fin.
Porpoise
The gland that is responsible for your “fight or flight” response.
Adrenal Gland
This tissue is found in the brain and spinal cord; it is used to conduct impulses to and from all parts of the body.
Nerve Tissue
This group of monkeys are found in Africa and Asia.
Old World Monkeys
This area of the brain is responsible for the body’s automatic activities such as breathing, digestion, and heartbeat.
Brain Stem
What is the largest lymphatic organ?
Spleen
What is the largest terrestrial mustelid?
Wolverine
The brain and the spinal cord belong to what division of the nervous system?
CNS (Central Nervous System)
These fibers transmit information to the brain and spinal cord.
Sensory Nerve Fibers
The most arboreal of all the great apes.
Orangutan
Transmits impulses from the brain to the PNS. Also controls simple reflexes like withdrawing from pain.
Spinal Cord
These are found in the blood to help form clots and seal cuts.
Platelets
3/4 of all insectivores are ___.
Shrews
This is known as the “master” gland because its hormones control the action of other endocrine glands.
Pituitary Gland
These fibers transmit messages from the CNS to the muscles and other organs.
Motor Nerve Fibers
Smartest of all primates.
Chimpanzees
This hemisphere of the brain is related to intuition, imagination, and artistic & musical awareness.
Right Hemisphere
Green pigment necessary for photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll