Human Genetics
What is natural selection?
Survival advantage (Section 3.1) (adptability)
What is the basic neuron receiving part called?
Dendrite (Section 3.2)
What is the brain and spinal cord system?
Central nervous system (Section 3.3)
What is the main finction of the Spinal cord?
Signal transmission (Section 3.4)
What is the name of the Gland controlling metabolism?
Thyroid (Section 3.5)
Genes versus traits are called?
Genotype phenotype (Section 3.1)
The neural signal travels down the?
Axon (Section 3.2)
What is the system called that controls Body movement?
Somatic nervous system (Section 3.3)
What are the Two brain halves called?
Hemispheres (Section 3.4)
The Stress hormone is called?
Cortisol (Section 3.5)
Sickle cell production is influenced by what?
Genes (Section 3.1)
Gap between neurons is called?
Synapse (Section 3.2)
What is the body regulation system called tht funsctions automatically?
Autonomic nervous system (Section 3.3)
What lobe in the brain is responsible for Thinking and planning?
Frontal lobe (Section 3.4)
Blood sugar hormone is known as?
Insulin (Section 3.5)
What term in science describes Physical trait expression?
Phenotype
What are the chemical messengers called?
Neurotransmitters (Section 3.2)
What part of the nervous system influences the Fight-or-flight response?
Sympathetic (Section 3.3)
What lobe in the brain is responsible for Visual processing?
Occipital lobe (Section 3.4)
What is the name of the Growth hormone gland?
Pituitary (Section 3.5)
A person's genetic code carried by their _____?
DNA (Section 3.1)
Drug that increases neurotransmitter action?
Agonist (Section 3.2)
What part of the nervous system influences the act of "rest-and-digest?"
Parasympathetic (Section 3.3)
What form of brain imaging uses radioactive tracers?
PET scan (Section 3.4)
What is the hormone that regulates sleep cycles?
Melatonin (Section 3.5)