bones
what is the largest bone in the body?
femur
where is the cerebellum
right next to the brain stem
what does dopamine do?
plays a role in pleasure, motivation,mood,attention,memory and movement
what is the myelin sheath
insulating coat that makes impulsive more affective
what side of the body is the heart on
left side
This bone is commonly known as the kneecap.
What is the patella?
This part of the brain controls vital functions such as heartbeat and breathing.
What is the brainstem?
This neurotransmitter is often referred to as the 'feel-good' chemical.
What is serotonin?
This nerve controls the diaphragm and is essential for breathing.
What is the phrenic nerve?
This chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.
What is the left atrium?
These bones form the spine.
What are the vertebrae?
This lobe of the brain is involved in decision making, problem-solving, and planning.
What is the frontal lobe?
This neurotransmitter is involved in motor control and is deficient in Parkinson's disease.
What is dopamine?
This largest nerve in the body runs from the lower back down to the feet.
What is the sciatic nerve?
This valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle from the aorta.
What is the aortic valve?
These two bones form the lower leg.
What are the tibia and fibula?
This part of the brain is crucial for forming new memories.
What is the hippocampus?
These receptors are the target of most antipsychotic drugs.
What are dopamine receptors?
This cranial nerve is responsible for facial expressions and the sense of taste in the front two-thirds of the tongue.
What is the facial nerve (Cranial Nerve VII)?
This type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart.
What is an artery?
This bone, located in the skull, houses the inner ear.
What is the temporal bone?
This area of the brain processes auditory information.
What is the temporal lobe?
This class of drugs is used to treat anxiety disorders and includes medications like diazepam (Valium) and alprazolam (Xanax).
What are benzodiazepines?
This nerve innervates the muscles that move the eye and is responsible for pupillary constriction.
What is the oculomotor nerve (Cranial Nerve III)?
This node in the heart is known as the natural pacemaker.
What is the sinoatrial (SA) node?