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Neuroanatomy and Physiology: Terms and Definitions, Quizzes of Biology

Definitions for various terms related to neuroanatomy and physiology, including parts of the brain, neurons, neurotransmitters, diseases, and sensory systems. It covers topics such as touch, pain, balance, coordination, heartbeat, and pain receptors.

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2010/2011

Uploaded on 05/02/2011

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Download Neuroanatomy and Physiology: Terms and Definitions and more Quizzes Biology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Which of the following belongs in the general senses catagory? DEFINITION 1 touch TERM 2 which of the following carry electircal singlas towards the body of neurons? DEFINITION 2 dendrites TERM 3 which type of neurons carry the signals toward CNS? DEFINITION 3 sensory neurons TERM 4 which of the following form white matter? DEFINITION 4 myelinated neurons TERM 5 which of the following diseases are associated with neaurotransmitter defects? DEFINITION 5 all of the above - ADD - parkinsons -alzheimer TERM 6 which part of the brain is responsible for heartbeat? DEFINITION 6 brainstem TERM 7 which part of the brain controls balance and coordination? DEFINITION 7 cerebellum TERM 8 which part of the brain is responsible for pain? DEFINITION 8 hypothalamus TERM 9 which of the cerebrum lobes is responsible for the touch sensation? DEFINITION 9 parietal TERM 10 what is responsible for the feeling of well being that drugs of abuse provide? DEFINITION 10 all of the above - they activate receptors of the neurotransmitters - lead to the release of the neurotransmitters - and delay the decay of the neurotransmitter increasing the duration of the response TERM 21 which of the following secretes glucocorticoids? DEFINITION 21 adrenal cortex TERM 22 which fo the following secretes melatonin? DEFINITION 22 pineal TERM 23 where is oxytocin produced? DEFINITION 23 hypothalamus TERM 24 which cells of the pancreatic islets secrete insulin? DEFINITION 24 beta TERM 25 The Graves disease is cause by DEFINITION 25 over secretion of thyroid hormones TERM 26 which hormone promotes bone demolition? DEFINITION 26 parathyroid hormone TERM 27 which glands are located on top of kidneys? DEFINITION 27 adrenal glands TERM 28 which hormone is repsonible for bonding? DEFINITION 28 oxytocin TERM 29 everyday stress is damaging because of...... DEFINITION 29 all the above - consistently high level of glucocorticoids - high blood sugar - high LDL cholesterol TERM 30 which of the following hormones are anti inflammatory? DEFINITION 30 cortisone TERM 31 the cancer that invaded surrounding tissue is called... DEFINITION 31 malignant TERM 32 what duplicates in chromosomal replication? DEFINITION 32 DNA TERM 33 which enzyme is involved in replication? DEFINITION 33 DNA polymerase TERM 34 which is not apart of interphase? DEFINITION 34 M TERM 35 at which stage is most of the cytoplasmic division take place? DEFINITION 35 cytokinesis TERM 46 how many eggs are produced from one primary oocyte? DEFINITION 46 one TERM 47 what secretes progesterone in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle? DEFINITION 47 corpus luteum TERM 48 what is the hormonal level during menstration? DEFINITION 48 low estrogen and progestorone TERM 49 which of the followin is more reliable contraception method? DEFINITION 49 IUD mirena TERM 50 which of the following is much more abundant in egg than sperm? DEFINITION 50 cytoplasm TERM 51 at which stage does implatntion of a pre embryo occur? DEFINITION 51 blastocyst TERM 52 which cells of the early embryo will form placenta? DEFINITION 52 trophoblast TERM 53 which embryonic layer does the nervous system come from? DEFINITION 53 ectoderm TERM 54 which embryonic structure is a precursor of muscles and bones? DEFINITION 54 somites TERM 55 which of the following is true about fetal oxygen source? DEFINITION 55 oxygen diffuses from mother to fetus blood because fetal hemoglobin binds oxygen stronger TERM 56 why do pregnant women get morning sickness? DEFINITION 56 high levels of estrogen and progesterone secret by corpus luteum TERM 57 which changes in telomeres, the ends of chromosomes, may lead to aging? DEFINITION 57 telomeres shorten TERM 58 during which time in the development most of the prganogensis takes place? DEFINITION 58 during the first 8 weeks TERM 59 which hormone secreted by placenta causes smooth muscle relaxation? DEFINITION 59 progesterone TERM 60 which structure increases the surface area for a more efficient change between fetus and DEFINITION 60 chorionic villi
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