Neuro Structures
The _______sheath encompasses some axons.
myelin
Where does the spinal cord end?
L1-L2
Which nerve is responsible for vision?
Optic/ CN II
What are the 4 ways heat can be lost from the body?
radiation, convection, conduction, evaporation
Which gland is known as the "master gland"
Pituitary
The sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves are nerves of the:
autonomic nervous system
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What are the 3 components of the brain stem:
midbrain, pons, medulla
The 2 major ions responsible for conduction in the nerve are:
sodium and potassium
Which layer of the skin is responsible for skin tone?
Epidermis
Where is the thymus located
near the sternum (in the mediastinum of the upper thorax)
The brain and spinal cord are components of the:
central nervous system
Bleeding that occurs between the skull and the outer meninges would be an/a:
Epidural bleed
Conducting nerve impulses to the cell body is the function of:
Dendrites
What are the 3 layers of the skin:
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
The thyroid gland is located:
near the larynx
What is the bottom portion of the spinal cord called?
Which part of the brain is responsible for balance
cerebellum
What is the function of the nodes of Ranvier
allow for faster conduction
sebum
T-lympohocytes are so named because they mature in the:
thymus
What are the 3 types of meninges? Hint: ______ mater
dura, arachnoid, pia
Nerve tracks that sense and carry messages to the brain are called:
afferent
The neurotransmitter released at the synapse:
acetylcholine
What are the 2 sweat gland types
Apocrine and Eccrine
The products of the endocrine glands are:
hormones