PNS/ANS
What are the two subcategories of PNS?
Afferent & Efferent
The thin membrane that lining the eyelid and covers part of the eye secreting mucus is called what?
Conjunctiva
Which glands are ductless as hormones secrete directly into bloodstream?
Endocrine glands
Which blood type if the universal recipient?
AB+
Polydipsia
Excessive thirst
This nervous system includes nerves, ganglia and plexuses.
Autonomic Nervous System
What is the name for the white part of the eye?
Sclera
This butterfly shaped mass about 2 inches long and lying on either side of larynx over trachea.
Thyroid Gland
The red pigment contained in erythrocytes is called what?
Hemoglobin
Diplopia
Which cranial nerves carry only sensory fibers?
Olfactory, Optic, and Vestibular
Hammer (Malleus)
Anvil (Incus)
Stirrup (Stapes)
What are the two parts of the adrenal gland?
Cortex and Medulla
Name the 4 components of blood
Plasma, Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, Thrombocytes
Hematopoiesis
formation of blood cells
Name the largest spinal nerve
Sciatic nerve
These specialized cells are sensitive to dim light and responsible for black and white vision.
RODS
Enlargement of the thyroid gland is called what?
Goiter
This type of anemia is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12 and/or lack of intrinsic factor
Pernicious anemia
Acromegaly
hypersecretion of pituitary during adulthood
Damage to the peripheral nerves frequently related to diabetes is called what?
Peripheral Neuropathy
Located within the cochlea of the inner ear and receptor for hearing
Organ of Corti
Pituitary, Pineal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenal, Pancreas, Gonads
Which vitamin is necessary in prothrombin synthesis?
Exophthalmos
bulging of the eyeballs