Parts and neuroimaging
NS
endocrine system
hormones
Diseases and functions
100

It is made up of a network of nerves.

Peripheral nervous system

100

are the nerve cells responsible for carrying signals away from the central nervous system towards muscles to cause movement.

motor neurons

100

is in charge of creating and releasing hormones to maintain countless bodily functions.

Endocrine system

100

is usually a permanent condition where the thyroid gland is underactive and cannot produce enough thyroid hormone

Hypothyroidism

100

the main function of this organ is to make hormones that control blood sugar levels.

Pancreas

200

Release of Glucose in the Blood is from what nerves?

Sympathetic Nervous System

200

Are the key building blocks of the nervous system (NS) and responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information from sensory organs to other parts of the body

Neurons

200

are chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs

Hormones

200

This are the two hormones that are mostly in the body of a woman

estrogen, progesterone

200

Alterations in this hormone production affect sleep and psychological well-being.

Melatonin

300

This two glands sit above the kidneys on each side of the body

Adrenal Glands

300

Part of the neuron that Insulates the axon to help protect the neuron.

myelin Sheath

300

The main function of this gland is to make melatonin

Melatonin

300

This are the two hormones that are mostly in the body of a man

testosterone, estradiol

300

Experiencing abnormally high levels of this hormone for an extended period of time is usually considered a ___________ syndrome

Cushing’s

400

It is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a special dye to see inside the arteries.

Arteriography

400

Part of the brain that is the bridge between the cerebellum and the brain

Pons

400

The gland that produces a hormone that fuels the production of T-cells and tells the pituitary gland to release hormones.

Thymus

400

prevents blood sugar (glucose) levels from dropping too low

Glucagon

400

Low levels of this hormone can result in decreased empathy and poor self–esteem

Oxytocin

500

It allows evaluating brain activity in milliseconds and organizing brain functional maps with the delimitation of brain structures in spaces of small centimeters

MEG or Magnetoencephalography

500

the nerve cell that has the smallest axon

Relay neuron

500

what organ produces a hormone that helps control basal metabolic rate

Thyroid gland

500

Hormone that helps control metabolism, inflammation, bone health, attention and memory, reproductive function, heart rate and blood pressure

Cortisol

500

This hormone plays a role in brain function, Deficiencies can lead to impaired cognitive function and emotional well-being.

Growth Hormone