Nerves 2
Dorsal root of a spinal nerve carries what information
sensory
corpus callosum
This inner ear structure detects linear acceleration
vestibule
These photoreceptors only process light.
rods (cones are for color)
What branch of the autonomic nervous system increases digestion?
parasympathetic
Broca's area function
speech production (in frontal lobe)
cochlea
This part of the eye provides stability to the shape
vitreous body
What type of nerve conduction occurs where an action potential jumps from node to node?
saltatory
The tough outermost meningeal layer
Dura Mater
What structure causes vibrations when sound waves hit?
tympanic membrane
This part of the eye is an opening which allows light to pass through
This endocrine organ produces the hormones that stimulate our sympathetic nervous system
Adrenal Gland (Hypothalamus stimulates it to release epinephrine and norepinephrine)
Parietal lobe main functions
somatosensory cortex (touch, pain, taste, etc.)
This inner ear structure detects rotational movement
semicircular canals
Location of the blind spot
optic disc