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40 Cards in this Set
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The brain requires _____________ and______________ to be able to function.
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oxygen and glucose |
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The lack of oxygen is called _______________.
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hypoxia |
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The brain is covered in folded material called the ______________.
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cerebrum |
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The brainstem consist of the _____________, _____________, and _______________.
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pons, midbrain, and medulla |
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In addition to controlling vitalfunctions, the medulla is site of the _______________ area that controldilation and constriction of blood vessels which is an important blood pressurecontrol.
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vasomotor |
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The midbrain has 4 nuclei. Two that are involved in ___________ and two that are involved in ________________________________
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sight, hearing |
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________________ controls all the major functions that occurs without thought.
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Cerebellum |
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_______________area is where speech is comprehended.
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Wernicke’s
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The _______________ system influencesmood, emotion, fear, and the sense of pain and pleasure. It also controls thedesire for food, water, and reproduction
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limbic |
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______ nerves are from the brain
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cranial
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____________ is a chemicalreleased by a neuron that travels across the synaptic cleft, allowing theneuron to communicate with another cell.
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Neurotransmitter
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______ glands are ductless glands that secrete hormones.
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Endocrine
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____________ is a muscle more important than the other muscles in creating movement
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Prime mover
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Motor neurons are also referred to as_______________ neurons.
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efferent
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Which part of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for physical activity?
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sympathetic
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____________ is a state of equilibrium in the human body involving but not limited to functions and chemical levels.
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homeostasis
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Which type of stroke is caused by alack of oxygen
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ischemic
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List the 4 lobes of the cerebellum
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parietal, temporal, frontal, and occipital
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The brain has ________ pain receptors in it.
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no
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The parasympathetic nervous system canslow the HR _________ the BP.
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(raise
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___________ means that muscles can be stimulated by nerves
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excitability
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Name the three functions of muscles |
Movement, Heat production and Posture
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Which type of muscle tissue is voluntary
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skeletal |
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Temporary muscle cramps mean that the muscle ranout of _________.
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ATP |
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Where would you find the biceps femoris muscle?
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leg |
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________ is the point at which a muscle’s tendonattaches to the more stationary bone.
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origin |
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____________ tissue,also called fatty tissue, provides for insulation and bracing of organs.
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adipose |
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____________ cells die at a rapid rate.
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Epithelial
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___________ _____arecells that undergo mitosis regularly and quickly.
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labile |
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______________ is the process of bone formation.
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ossification |
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Where are red andwhite blood cells produced?
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red bone marrow |
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Adipose tissue stored in the bones is called______________
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yellow bone marrow |
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If a cut is along the skin’s line of____________, it will heal quickly.
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cleavage |
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Bone mass ___________with exercise.
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increase |
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Excess __________ isstored in the skeletal system.
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calcium |
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____________ jointsreduce friction when bones move against each other.
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synovial |
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___________ position means standing erect with feetfacing forward, upper limbs at sides, palms forward with thumbs to the outside.-
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anatomical |
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In describing position, __________ means below
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inferior |
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Proximal means ____________.
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nearest |
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Brain cells, cannot be reproduced and can bekilled by alcohol and illegal drugs. T/F
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true |
