Digestion at its Finest
Another name for the digestive tract and also the start of an action movie classic.
GI Tract
The tubes that connects the kidneys to the bladder.
Ureter
The insulating layer around neurons that allow nerve impulses to transmit quickly and effectively.
Myelin Sheath
The white of the eye is known as this.
Sclera
The typical treatment for renal failure
Dialysis
The enzyme found in the mouth that starts chemical digestion.
Salivary Amylase
The functional unit of the kidney is known as this.
Nephron
These are released at the end of an axon to pass the nerve impulse.
Neurotransmitter
The innermost layer of the eye where light reflects.
Retina
Cystitis is a disease caused by E Coli which means it will be treated with this kind of medication.
Antibiotics
Molars, Canines, and incisors all are types of teeth. An adult has this many of them.
32
These substances inhibit reabsorption of H20. There is a hormone that does the opposite. (Name the substance)
Diuretics
This portion of the nervous system controls voluntary movement
Somatic
Delicate hair-like structures inside the cochlear duct that transmit vibrations as a sensory impulse
Organ of Corti
The delicate layer of the meninges
Pia Mater
The rhythmic waves of the digestive system to help propel food down is called this.
Peristalsis
Painful urination is called this.
Dysuria
This portion of the autonomic nervous system decreases heart rate and is the opposite of the fight or flight response.
Parasympathetic
Total replacement of this small bone in the ear is how otosclerosis is treated
Stapes
This portion of the brain controls balance, muscle tone, and coordination of muscle movements
Cerebellum
Caused by H Pylori bacteria, these are sores or lesions in the mucosal lining of the stomach.
Peptic Ulcers
Different than incontinence, this typically occurs until the age of 5 and is part of normal development.
Enuresis
Thought to be caused by damage to the motor cortex, this set of motor problems usually begins in infants and can be anywhere from a mild foot drag to incoordination or paralysis
Cerebral Palsy
Deafness due to the aging process
Presbycusis
This test is used to determine if an individual is color blind.