Nervous system
The gab between neurons
What is a synapse?
The hearts own nourishing circulatory system
What is Coronary circulation? (will also accept coronary arteries)
Four basic type of TISSUE in the body
What are: Nerve, Muscle, Connective, Epithelial
Thinning of skin can result in significant heat loss. Body shivers to increase heat production. Body is trying to maintain this "internal balance" known as
What is Homeostasis?
Most common genetic disability - results as an extra chromosome is present at birth
What is Down Syndrome?
2 Types of Neurotransmitters
What are: Inhibitory and Excitatory?
Classified as the smallest arteries
What is Arterioles?
2 accessory organs of the skin include:
True or false: Dementia is a normal part of aging?
False
Is a result of lower than usual Dopamine
Parkinson's Disease
Division of the Peripheral Nervous system that is activated during exercise, anger, fright, stress "fight or Fright"
What is Sympathetic nervous system?
Referred to as the "pacemaker" of the heart
SA Node
Most superficial or outer layer of skin
What is the Epidermis?
Number of Melanocytes decreases in this bodily system
What is the Integumentary system?
Brain disorder associated with large range of developmental problems, mainly in communication and social interaction
*Hint different in women than in men
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder
An absence of the myelin sheath results in...
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Smallest and most numerous blood vessels where gas and nutrient exchange takes place
What is Capillaries?
Sebaceous glands, found in the dermis, produce an oily secretion called....
What is Sebum?
Skins strength, elasticity reduced dur to changed in the connective tissue. This is also known as:
What is Elastosis?
Rare but fatal result of giving children Aspirin
Reye's Syndrome
Division of the Peripheral Nervous system that regulates involuntary responses such as Heart rate, respirations, digestion and pupil contraction
What is the Autonomic Nervous System?
Lowest part of the heart
what is the Apex?
This specialized type of cell thickens and waterproofs the skin
What is Keratin?
Possible Lipofuscin build up in an age related change in what organ system?
What is the nervous system?
A condition in which fluid collects in the brain
What is Hydrocephalus?