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chapter 10
veterinary Assistant Career and Medical Terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Automatic nervous system | |
| automatic nervous system | division of peripheral nervous system that controls and regulates automatic processes related to essential body functions |
| brainstem | part of the brain attached to the spinal cord |
| central nervous system | division of the nervous system that compromises the brain and spinal column which together control peripheral nervous system |
| cerebellum | the part of the brain that maintains balance and posture and coordinates movement |
| cerebrum | part of the brain that is believed to control learning, emotions, and behavior in animals |
| cochlea | part of the inner ear that is the organ of hearing. |
| cornea | transparent part of the iris that allows light rays to enter the eyes and bends them so they van be focused on the retinea |
| cranial nerves | peripheral nerves connected to the brain, which transmit information between it and the sensory organs |
| hypothalamus | part of the brain that regulates body temperature, appetite, digestion sleep and wake cycles and emotional behavior |
| iris | colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil. |
| lens | part of the eye that focuses on objects |
| nervous system | body system that consists of the brain, spinal column, and peripheral nerves which regulates and controls body functions |
| neurology | study of the nervous system and its disorders |
| olfactory bulb | organ that sends information related to the sense of smell from the nose to the brain |
| peripheral nervous system | network of nerves that transmit motor and sensory messages. |
| pinna | visible part of the outer ear, which funnels sound waves into the ear |
| pupil | opening at the center of the eye |
| retina | part of the eye containing light sensitive rod and cone cells that are responsible for peripheral, color, and central vision |
| somatic nervous system | division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the movement of muscles |
| spinal nerves | peripheral nerves connected to the spinal cord, which provide sensation and muscle control in the neck, trunk and limbs |
| thalamus | part of the brain that receives and sends most sensory stimuli except smell to the cerebral cortex. |
| tympanic membrane | part of the ear that transmits sound waves to the middle ear by vibrating also called the eardrum. |
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