Nervous System Vocab
term for nerve cell
what is neuron
the primary organ of the CNS
what is brain?
photo receptors include rods and cones. true/false
specialized structure on the epidermis of skin and toes to provide support and protection
what are nails?
A patient trying to lose weight would be focused on decreasing fat in which layer of skin
what is hypodermis
portion of the brain connected to the spinal cord; responsible for regulating involuntary functions
What is brainstem?
the nervous system that is a network of nerves branching from the brain and spinal cord
what is peripheral nervous system
dark opening within the iris
what is pupil
thin, outer layer of skin
what is epidermis?
melanin provides protection from UV rays. true/false
what is true?
largest part of the brain composed of four lobes on each side; responsible for higher level thinking and coordination
what is cerebrum
nervous system that is responsible for VOLUNTARY movement
What is somatic nervous system?
muscular organ of the mouth that aids in the chewing of food (mastication)
what is tongue?
pigment in blood capillaries supporting red and pink color
the skin has the ability to synthesize vitamin A. true/false
what is false?
extension of the cell body which generates impulses and sends them to the next neuron
what is axon
division of the autonomic nervous system that activates "fight or flight" response
What is sympathetic?
another term for "smell"
what is olfaction?
sweat glands which cool the body
what are sudoriferous glands
first stage of wound repair
what is hemostasis?
cellular portion of a neuron which contains all organelles
what is cell body
this division of the autonomic nervous system activates "rest and digest" response
what is parasympathetic?
another term for "touch"
what is "somatosensation"?
oil glands which lubricate and waterproof skin and hair
what are sebaceous glands?
age, (slower healing responses, thinner epidermis, high risk of tearing and scar formation) and chronic disease
what are factors that affect wound healing