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. |