Glial Cells
These cells form the blood brain barrier
astrocytes
Which lobe of the cerebrum is related to vision?
occipital
Which neurotransmitter is excitatory everywhere except for the heart?
Acetylcholine (ACh)
Which cranial nerve is the longest and regulates the functions of many organs?
Vagus (X)
What is the name of the eye's blind spot?
optic disc
These cells form the myelin sheath in the CNS
oligodendrocytes
Which organ of the brain is referred to as the "gateway to the cerebral cortex"
thalamus
What is the name of the inhibitory receptor?
GABA-nergic
Which cranial nerve is responsible for smell?
Olfactory (I)
What is the organ of hearing in the inner ear called?
cochlea
These cells form the myelin sheath in the PNS
schwann cells
Which part of the brainstem regulates breathing?
pons
what neurotransmitter allows us to feel pain?
neuropeptide
Which cranial nerve controls hearing, balance, and equilibrium?
Acoustic (VIII)
What is the sense of taste called?
gustation
These cells act as white blood cells in the brain, clearing out damage and debris
microglia
What is the part of the limbic system that is responsible for long-term memories?
hippocampus
Excitatory neurotransmitters like dopamine, epinephrine, NE, and histamine are also called...
catecholamines
Which cranial nerve controls the salivary, tear, and nasal glands?
facial (VII)
In what part of the eye do photoreceptors receive light (rods and cones)?
retina
These cells make cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
What is the part of the brain responsible for skeletal muscle movement, balance, and equilibrium?
cholinergic
Name two nerves related to vision or moving the eye
Optic (II), Oculomotor (III), Trochlear (IV), Abducens (VI)
What is clouding of the lens (usually due to age or UV exposure called)?
cataracts