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veterinary Assistant Career and Medical Terminology

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