Nervous system
Which cells are support cells in the nervous system?
neuroglia
What lobe contains the primary visual cortex?
occipital
what cells allow vision in low light?
Rods
what organ is not a primary endocrine organ though it secretes hormones?
kidneys
Older patients may experience dangerous drug side effects due to?
-decreased metabolism of the drug
-polypharmacy leading to drug interaction
-problems in taking medications as directed
The fight or flight response is controlled by the?
autonomic nervous system
The right and left hemisphere are connected by the?
corpus callosum
structures of the ear that are important for balance are the?
semicircular canals
The "Ideal" value for a body characteristic is called the?
set point
the hallmark sign of aging is the decrease in the ability to maintain?
homeostasis
Membrane potential is?
separation of charge across membrane
dorsal root ganglion
What are the 5 senses?
Touch, taste, sight, smell, hear
what chemical is released by the posterior pituitary gland?
oxytocin
Poor stress response can lead to an assortment of problems. List a few
-eating and digestive disorders
-decreased immune response
-decreased memory and work capability
-sleep & heart problems
-joint and muscle aches
-personality changes
after a neurotransmitter is released from the presynaptic neuron. what happens next?
Parkinsons disease results from the damage to what brain structure?
basal nucleus
What layer contains the actual sensory cells that respond to light?
retina
What 2 hormones secreted by the thyroid and parathyroid glands controls blood calcium?
calcitonin and parathyroid hormone
The abuse of what substance can have side effects such as facial hair and deeper voice in women, kidney and liver damage, and aggressive behavior?
anabolic steroids
What layer of the meninges is fused to the surface of the CNS?
pia mater
The role of Broca's area is
motor control of speech
which type of sensory info is received by the cutaneous receptors?
Heat
what chemical when secreted into the bloodstream, controls the metabolic processes of target cells?
hormones
What is the eye chart used to determine normal vision called?
snellen eye chart