Gland to Hormone
Hormone produced by the parathyroid gland
Parathyroid gland
Hormone regulates circadian rhythms
Melatonin
Material that insulates the axon
Myelin
Receptors that respond to changes in temperature
Thermoreceptors
Structure made up of nerve fibers and connective tissue allowing for communication between cerebral hemispheres
Corpus callosum
Hormone produced by the pineal gland
Melatonin
Hormone lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity
Calcitonin
Supportive cells for neurons in the CNS and PNS
Neuroglia
Receptors that respond to pain
Nociceptors
Structure that coordinates skeletal muscle activities, balance, and posture
Cerebellum
Hormone produced by the thymus
Thymosins
Hormone increase water reabsorption in the kidneys while decreasing urine production
Antidiuretic hormone
Part of the neuron that contains the nucleus and other organelles
Neuron body or soma
Receptors that respond to touch, vibration, stretch, and pressure
Mechanoreceptors
Part of the brain stem that regulates the rhythm of breathing
Pons
Hormone produced by the pancreas
Glucagon, Insulin, or Somatostatin
Hormone responds to increases in blood glucose levels in order lower them
Insulin
Part of the neuron that act as branched receptive surfaces
Dentrites
Olfaction
Part of the brainstem that conducts ascending and descending impulses between brain & spinal cord, and contains cardiac, vasomotor and respiratory control centers
Hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland
Growth hormone, prolactin, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, TSH, FSH, or LH
Hormone helps regulate the concentration of extracellular electrolytes by conserving sodium ions and excreting potassium ions
Aldosterone
What part of the neuron is found in white matter?
Myelinated axons
Sense of taste
Gustation
Name of the innermost meninge which provides protection and nourishment to the brain and spinal cord
Pia mater