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Anatomy Stack #2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Spinocerebellum | midline region of the cerebellum know as the vermis, receives proprioceptive input from the spinal cord |
| Thyroid Gland | Large endocrine gland responsible for synthesis of thyroid hormones |
| Cerebellum | Region of the adult brain that is connected to the pons that developed from the metencephalon, responsible for comparing information from the cerebrum with sensory feedback, through the spinal cord |
| Thymus | Organ that helps develop and mature the maturation of T-cells, most active during infancy and childhood. Found between the sternum and aorta of the heart. |
| Cervical Plexus | Nerve plexus associated with the upper cervical spinal cords |
| Pancreas | Both exocrine and endocrine function located posterior to the stomach , helps with digestion and regulating blood glucose. |
| Antibody | Group of proteins that binds to a pathogen-associated molecules |
| Antigen | Chemical structure on the surface of pathogen that binds to a T or B lymphocyte receptors. |
| Abduct | Moves away from midline in the sagittal plane |
| Teres Minor | Long and laterally rotates and extends the arm |
| Cochlea | Part on inner ear, responsible for hearing and balance |
| Retnia | Innermost layer of the eye AKA neural tunic. Contains nervous tissue responsible for photoreception |
| Cortisol | Hormone released from the adrenal gland in response to stress increase blood glucose levels, breaks down fats and proteins |
| Sertoli Cells | support germ cells through the process of spermatogenesis |
| Poplietal Fossa | Diamond shape space at the back of the knee |
| Thalamus | Region of CNS that acts as a relay for sensory pathways. |
| Pharynx | Propels food from the mouth to the esophagus, lubricates food and passageways |
| Accessory Organs to Digestive System | Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas |
| Interstitial Fluid | Surrounds all cells that are not in the blood |