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Anatomy and Physiology

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the parts of a reflex arc are:   sensory (afferent) neurons->integrating ctr->interneurons (efferent)  
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which part of a reflex arc carries impulses from sensory receptors to the CNS?   sensory neurons  
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which part of a reflex arc carries impulses from the CNS to muscles and glands?   interneurons  
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in a reflex arc muscles and glands are classified as:   effactors  
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skeletal muscles are controlled by these PNS nerves:   somatic  
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part of the nervous system the includes the brain and spinal cord:   CNS  
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rough ER in cell body of neurons which are able to make neurotransmitters:   nissl substance  
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trace the path of an impulse through a neuron:   dendrite->cell body->axon->synapse->  
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cells that make up the myelin sheath in the PNS:   schwan cells  
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cells that provide cushioning for neurons in the PNS:   satalite cells  
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cells that perform phagocytosis in the CNS:   microglia  
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cells that make up the myelin sheath in the CNS:   oligodendrocytes  
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ciliated cells that make and circulate cerebrospinal fluis (CSF):   ependymal  
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cells that make up the blood-brain barrier:   astrocytes  
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what is the name given to the gaps between schwann cells?   nodes of rompier  
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which of these can pass the blood-brain barrier readily? which cannot?: O2____, alcohol____, proteins_____, CO2_____, anesthetics_____, antibiotics____,   y; y; n; y; y; n  
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gray matter contains __________________axons; white matter contains____________axons   unmylenated; mylenated  
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chemical messengers which cross synapses are:   neurotransmitters  
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the reversal of charge on an axon which marks the passage of an impulse is:   depolarization  
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when a neuron is not conducting an impulse, it is in:   resting potential  
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identify the part of the brain that controls the pituitary gland:   hypothalmus  
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identify the part of the brain that contains the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain:   brainstem  
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identify the part of the brain that the medulla oblongata reflex centers control:   heart-rate, respiratory-rate  
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identify the part of the brain that controls conscious thinking and memory:   cerebrium  
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identify the part of the brain that controls coordination and movements:   cerebelum  
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identify the part of the brain that controls communication between herispheres of the cerebrum:   corpus callosum  
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a bundle of neurons in the PNS is a _______; in the CNS is a _________   nerve; track  
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communication up and down the spinal cord is carried out by:   white matter tracks  
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the tough membrane that protects the spinal cord and brain:   meninges  
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name the layers of the meninges from superficial to deep:   dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater  
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inflammation of the meninges is called:   meningitis  
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name the division of the autonomic nervous system which is active during periods of stress:   sympathetic nervous system  
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name the division of the autonomic nervous system which handles routine body functions:   parasympathetic nervous system  
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cranial and spinal nerves are part of the:   CNS  
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which membrane covers the eyeball and eyelid?   conjunctiva  
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which fluid is located in the anterior segment?   aquious humor  
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which fluid is located in the posterior segment?   vitreous humor  
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which eye layer has blood vessles to provide nutrients to the other layers?   choroid  
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located in the center of the retina, the name means "yellow spot":   macula lutea  
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depression containing cones, but no rods; high visual acuity area:   fovea centralis  
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"blind spot" where the optic nerve leaves the retina:   optic disc  
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transparent window of the eye; lets light in:   cornea  
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glad that produces tears:   lacrimal gland  
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this structure drains fluid from the anterior segment:   scleral venous sinus  
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"white" of the eye; made up of tough, fibrous CT:   sclera  
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the__________muscles move the eyes alloving convergence.   extrensic  
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the ciliary muscle___________for close vision, allowing the lens to become rounded and_________for distance vision, allowing the lens to become flat   contracts; relaxes  
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process in which the lens becomes rounded for close vision:   accomodation  
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The_____controls the amount of light entering the eye by opening and closing the _________   iris; pupil  
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the two intrinsic muscles are the______________ and_______   ciliary muscle; iris  
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layer of the eye that contains photoreceptors and does visual processing:   retina  
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nerve that takes visual image to the brain:   optic nerve  
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part of the brain that interprets visual images:   occipital lobe  
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trace the path of light through the eye:   cornea->aqueous humor->pupil->lens->vitreous humor->retina  
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the receptors for hearing are located in this specific part of the cochlea:   organ of corti  
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the receptors for equilibrium are located in the_________________and______________   semicircular canals; vestibule  
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membrane-lined spaces inside the ear are_____________labyrinth filled with_____________   membranous; endolymph  
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bony labyrinth is lined by____________filled with_____________   periosteum; perilymph  
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the bones of the middle ear are collectivly known as the___________and are called the 1)________ 2)___________ 3)___________   ossicles; maleus; incus; stapes  
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structure that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx:   auditory tube  
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external ear structure that is made up of elastic cartilage and gathers sound:   pina  
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the anatomical name for the eardrum is the:   tempanic membrane  
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which membrane supports the haie-like receptors for hearing?   basilar membrane  
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whicmembrane is superior to the hearing receptors?   tectorial membrane  
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pressure relief valve that "calms the waves" in the perilymph:   round window  
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which nerve carries hearing and equilibrium impulses from ear to brain?   vertibulocochlear nerve  
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what term is given to the maintenance of balance when a person is not moving, or moving in a straight line?   static equilibrium  
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what term is given to the maintenance of balance when a person is moving; especially rotational movements?   dynamic equilibrium  
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the receptors for static equilibrium are called____________ and are located in the___________   maculae; vestibule  
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otoliths are ____________________and contribute to_________equilibrium   calcium carbonate "stones"; static  
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dynamic equilibrium receptors are called__________ and are located in_________________   christae; semicircular canals  
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part of the brain that interprets hearing and equilibrium:   temporal lobe  
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located in the superior portionof the nasal cavity are the____________receptors, nonmotile cilia called___________________   olfactory; olfactory receptor cells  
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sense of smell is carried toward the brain by the__________________and it is interpreted by__________and________________   olfactory nerve; frontal; temporal lobe  
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the five tastes are:   salty, sour, sweet, bitter, umami  
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taste receptors are known as___________cells and are located on___________   gustatory; papillae  
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which part of the brain interprets taste stimuli?   parietal lobe  
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which papillae have taste receptors?   circumvallate and fungiform  
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