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What are the two main divisions of the nervous system? Central and peripheral
Which gland is known as the “master gland”? Pituitary gland
Which receptor type in the skin detects pressure and vibration? Mechanoreceptors
Which nerve is responsible for your hearing and balance and what number is it? Vestibulocochlear nerve (#8)
What does the parasympathetic nervous system promote? Rest and digest
What gland is at the base of the brain called? Pituitary gland
What is the purpose of the pineal gland? Produce melatonin
Which cranial nerve is sensory? Vestibulocochlear
What is the primary function of neurotransmitters? Transmit signals from one neuron to another
Which is NOT a polygastric ruminant? Horse
What is the role of the oculomotor nerve? Coordinates eye movement
What hormones does the pituitary gland release? ACTH, LH, FSH, TSH, GH
Which hormones stimulate the ovaries to produce and release eggs? FSH & LH
What is the 4th cranial nerve? Trochlear
What gland produces T3 and T4? Thyroid
What cranial nerve is responsible for hearing? Vestibulocochlear
What part of the brain is involved in dog seizures? Cerebrum
What hormone triggers milk let-down in dairy cows? Oxytocin
What hormone maintains pregnancy in goats? Progesterone
What part of the eye is a common site for scratches and trauma? Cornea
In what level of the reproductive cycle are estrogen and progesterone levels low? Anestrus
What cranial nerve helps move your eyes to the side? Abducent
Which part of the nervous system controls automatic body functions like breathing and heart rate? Brain stem
What is the main job of the endocrine system? Control body functions using hormones
What hormone is released in a fight-or-flight emergency? Adrenaline
What hormone triggers heat cycles in females? Estrogen
What is the main function of the reproductive system in animals? Produce offspring
Which organs produce eggs in female animals? Ovaries
What hormone is mainly responsible for female reproductive changes? Estrogen
Which structure produces sperm in male dogs? Testes
Which gland produces insulin in animals? Pancreas
What type of nerve carries information from the body to the brain and spinal cord? Sensory nerve
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