Nervous System
Reflexes are involuntary and immediate (true/false)
TRUE, the signal does not travel to the brain only to the interneuron in the spine
What type of neuron transmits signals from the central nervous system to effectors?
Motor Neurons
What is the master of endocrine gland?
Pituitary Gland
Neurons that process the information received by the sensory neurons and relay it modified to the motor neurons.
Interneurons
Hormone secreted in response of hunger that "tells" the liver to release stored glucose
Glucagon
What are the three types of neurons?
Sensory, Inter/Relay, Motor Neuron
Autonomic Nervous System related to "Flight or Fight" reaction
Sympathetic nervous system
The is the general name of the chemical the endocrine system releases?
What is a dendrite?
End of the neuron that conducts electrical currents toward the cell body.
What is the function of the Adrenal Glands?
Adrenal Glands – Adjacent to kidneys or renal system –stress hormone- involved in flight or flight
What is an axon?
The end of the neuron that releases neurotransmitters away from the body
The brain lobe that controls decision making, judgement, personality and behavior
Frontal lobe
Mention at least 5 glands in the Endocrine System
Thymus, thyroid and parathyroid, adrenal gland, pituitary gland, ovaries, pancreas, testis
What does the hypothalamus regulate?
Regulates Homeostasis – important role in hormone production and helps to stimulate many important processes in the body and is located in the brain/ Particularly temperature
Self-regulating system that senses when we are out of balance
Negative-feedback
Disease where the myelin sheath of neurons is very damaged
Multiple sclerosis
What is the cerebellum's responsibility?
The Pineal Gland produces _________________which helps with ________________________
Melatonin , Sleep Regulation
The Myelin Sheath are also known as ____________ cells? Hint: It is named after the scientists who said all animals have cells.
Schwann Cells
What is the difference between insulin and glucagon?
Insulin allows the cells to absorb glucose from the blood, while glucagon triggers a release of stored glucose from the liver.