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nervous system

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show Peripheral  
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The _______ nervous system controls involuntary actions of the internal organs.   show
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show Neurotransmitter  
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The bio-electrical signals conducted by nerve cells are known as.   show
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show Stimuli  
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show Somatic  
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The _______ nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.   show
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show Reflex Action  
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show Involuntary  
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The 12 pains of nerves that emerge directly from the brain are collectively called.   show
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Which nerves carry smell impulses from receptors in the nose to the brain?   show
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The 31 pairs of nerves that emerge from spinal cord segiments are collectively called   show
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show Voluntary  
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show Optic Nerves  
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show Spinal Cord  
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Neuron that carries stimuli impulses to the brain or spinal cord is termed as.   show
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What part of the brain controls thought, voluntary movement, language and reasoning?   show
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Neuron that carries signals from brain to the muscles to control movement is called.   show
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show Reflex  
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The right hemisphere of the brain controls which side of the body?   show
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Heartbeat, breathing, digestion are functions controlled by which nervous system?   show
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show Right  
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What part of the brain controls the balance and coordinates body movements?   show
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Nerve ending that recognizes a stimulus in th4e environment and converts it into a signal.   show
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Short bushy fibers of a neuron that receive impulses from other neurons are called.   show
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Neuron that carries stimuli impulses to the brain or spinal cord is termed as.   show
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show Neuron  
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show Synapse  
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show Motor Neuron  
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show Neurotransmitter  
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show Axon  
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show Hypothalamus  
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show Medulla  
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Protective cushion of liquid that circulates in the brain and spinal cord.   show
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show Corpus Callosun  
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Name the part at the top of the spinal cord that controls body's involuntary actions.   show
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What part of the brain controls the balance and coordinates body movements?   show
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Large part of the brain that controls thought, voluntary movement, language and reasoning?   show
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show Cerebrum  
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show Parkinson's Disease  
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show Stroke  
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show Cerebal Edema  
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Abnormal growth of brain tissue that can compress and destroy healthy brain tissue.   show
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Brain disorder resulting in gradual loss of memory, reasoning, language and physical functioning.   show
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Injury to the brain caused by sudden impact, usually causing unconsciousness.   show
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Central nervous system disorder characterized by loss of consciousness and severe convulsions.   show
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Infection and inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.   show
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The chemical product of an endocrine gland is called.   show
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Feed back mechanism that maintains hormone levels within narrow ranges is called.   show
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show Pancreas  
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To produce a response, what do hormones bind to on the surface of target cells?   show
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An example of a fast-acting hormone is.   show
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show Positive Feedback  
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An example of a slow-acting hormone is.   show
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show Blood System  
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show Pancreas  
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show Pineal Gland  
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Releases hormone that control the amount of calcium in the blood and within the bones.   show
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show Pituitary Gland  
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show Adrenal Gland  
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show Testis  
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Releases hormones that regulates basal metabolic rate, oxygen use and heat production.   show
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