Nervous S.
Cranial Nerves
1 Olfactory 2. Optic 3. Oculomotor 4. Trochlear 5. Trigeminal 6. Abducens 7. Facial 8. Vestibulocochlear 9. Glossopharyngeal 10. Vagus 11. Accessory 12. Hypoglossal
Central NS
Brain and Spinal Cord
Insulin
Moves glucose from the blood stream into cells where it is used as energy
Lacrima
Produces, stores, and removes tears
Anesthesia
No feeling
Myelin
Fatty substance, protects nerve fibers
Cerebrum
Largest portion of the brain
Oxytocin
Stimulates uterus to contract
Number of Spinal Nerves
Thirty-one
Menstruation
Vaginal bleeding that occurs when lining of the uterus is shed
Neuroglia
Supporting cells of the nervous system
Sympathetic NS
Flight or Fight Response
Calcitonin
Secreted by the Thyroid Gland, Lowers Calcium in blood.
(Parathyroid Gland raises Calcium level)
Pairs of ribs
Twelve
Costochondritis
Inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum
Neurotransmitters
Chemicals that facilitate movement of impulses at synapses
Parasympathetic NS
Helps body relax and conserve energy
Progesterone
Produced by ovary, prepares uterus for implantation
Sudoriferous Glands
Secrete sweat
Vitamin D
Vitamin produced in the skin
Meninges
Protective covering of the brain and spinal cord
Autonomic NS
Controls involuntary functions like sweating
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
From Pituitary Gland (Master Gland), stimulates Thyroid to make Thyroid Hormone
Thyroid releasing Hormone is secreted by the Hypothalmus and prompts the Pituitary to release Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.
Sebaceous Glands
Produce Sebum
Pruritis
Itching