What does the nervous system rely on?
they rely on tiny cells called neurons
what does the nervous system consist of?
Brain, Spinalcord, and nerves
what is the peripheral system made of?
nerves that branch off from the spinal cord.
This gland is located one on top of each kidney
adrenal gland
parathyroid
Controls calcium levels
These glands are found in the brain
pituitary gland , hypothalamus , pineal gland
The cavity that contains the spinal cord is the ____________.
spinal cavity
Name two structures found in the pelvic cavity.
Contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and some of the large intestine
This divides the body into front and back planes.
frontal plane
Plane B is the _________________.
Midsaggital Plane
Away from the midline is ________.
Lateral
Why did disease spread quickly among the ancient civilizations?
They had poor sanitation and hygiene.
The lowest college degree; takes the least amount of time
Associates degree
Uni means
one
- uria means
urine
what does PNS stand for?
peripheral nervous system
what does CNS stand for?
Central Nervous System
Gather Information
What is the function of a hormone?
the body's chemical messengers, sending signals into the bloodstream and tissues.
Cope with physical and emotional stress; involved in "fight or flight" response
Adrenal Gland
Found in the pelvic cavity
testes and ovaries
The cavity that contains the brain?
Cranial
Contains the stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, and other organs
abdominal cavity
Cut into EQUAL left and right halves
midsaggital
The nose is _________ to the ears.
Medial
Away from the origin or trunk
Distal
What is the name of the time period in which many Europeans began to reject their commitments to religion and form new ideas about art and science?
Renaissance
HSE Program is ___
health science education program
The word part for vessel, duct
Vas
the word part that means beyond, excess
Ultra
what is the central nervous system made of?
brain and spinal cord
Name the five parts of a neuron.
cell body (soma)
dendrites
axon
myelin sheaths
axon terminals
what purpose does Myelin Sheath provide?
Allows information to travel more efficiently by insulating the axon and keeping the electrical signal in the axon
Creates T-cells that help in the immune system
Thymus
ovaries
menstrual and fertility hormones ; produce estrogen; repdroductive development
If you were to cut the body down the midline (midsagittal plane) from the throat down you would create two perfect halves of these glands (3)
thyroid , parathyroid , thymus
The cavity that contains the heart and lungs is the ___________________.
Thoracic Cavity
What are the function of the vertebrae?
Surrounds the spinal (cord) cavity and protects it
When you rotate your body you are moving on the __________________ plane.
Transverse plane
The muscles are ________ to the skin.
Deep , inferior
Your feet are __________________ to your knees.
Inferior
Enemas, setting fractures, sutures and circumcisions are identified with this group of people, create prosthetics for a toe
Egyptians
What degree does someone have if they attend college for 4 years?
Bachelor's Degree
The word part meaning internal organs
Viscer
Instrument to view the urethra
Urethroscope
The central nervous system is made of these organs
brain and spinal cord
What structure is not labeled on the diagram?
Mylen Sheath
What is the function of the pineal gland?
secretes the hormone melatonin
Thyroid
Growth and development and metabolism
Produce testosterone ; produce sperm ; reproductive development
Testes
Master Gland
Pituitary Gland
Includes the thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavities
ventral cavity
This structure separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities
diaphragm
This divides the body into upper and lower planes.
Transverse Plane
The wrist is _________ to the elbow.
Distal
What body part is inferior to the chest?
Hips, legs, feet, knees
Named after the city of her birth, she was the founder of modern nursing.
Florence Nightingale
What type of professions are included in diagnostic services?
Careers related to tests and evalutations that help to determine cause and treatment of disease or injury.
Zoology
Study of animals
Uniocular means
one eye
An action potential or the signal from the cell body travels along this
A neuron's axon
Relay impulses from the spinal cord to skeletal and smooth muscles, thus controlling all of our muscle movements
motor neurons
What are the neurons that take information from outside stimuli (temperature, pressure, pain) back to your brain?
sensory neurons
Your metabolism is the process by which the body changes food and drink into energy.
If someone has a hypothyroid what are symptoms do you think they would exhibit?
slow movement
slow thoughts
weight gain (not burning energy but storing it)
A pancreas
secretes insulin and glucagon and digestive juices; blood sugar regulation , fat storage
Hypothalamus
Homeostasis - body temperature , hunger , thirst , fatigue , sleep
Includes the cranial and spinal cavities.
dorsal cavity
Name the cavity that holds the tongue, teeth, soft and hard palates.
Buccal Cavity
When doing jumping jacks you are doing it on the _________________ plane.
Frontal
The spine is ________ to the chest.
posterior
Standing erect with palms and feet facing forward.
Anatomical Position
International agency sponsored the the United Nations
World Health Organization
What type of careers are included in health informatics?
Careers involved with management of care including agencies, data, financials, and electronic records.
Zymogram
Picture of tracing enzymes
Vasoneurotic means
Pertaining to blood vessels and nerves