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This gland secretes hormones that is mainly responsible for the regulation of metabolism
Thyroid gland
It is the key hormone that stabilizes our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.
Serotonin
What is the function of hormone leptin?
It controls appetite by signaling your brain to stop eating.
What is the difference between the functions of insulin and glucagon?
Insulin - lowers blood glucose level, Glucagon - raises blood glucose level
Which gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?
Adrenal Glands
What is the function of the hormone melatonin?
Controls circadian rhythms
This gland produces hormones that control the pituitary gland
Hypothalamus
What are the 9 endocrine glands?
Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Pineal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas, Gonads, Thymus
What are hormones?
Chemical messengers of signals that affect the behavior of the other glands or tissues
What are endocrine glands?
Ductless organs that produce chemical messengers directly into the bloodstream
How many pairs of spinal nerves and cranial nerves are there?
Cranial nerves = 12 pairs, Spinal nerves = 31 pairs
Give one function of the peripheral nervous system
Connects CNS to the organs, limbs and skin, allows brain and spinal cord to send and receive info etc.
How many interlocking bones are present in the spinal column?
Cervical - 7, Thoracic - 12, Lumbar - 5, Sacrum - 5, Coccyx - 4 = 33 bones
Which part of the brain stem regulates heartbeat, breathing and vasoconstriction?
Medulla Oblongata
It is the Scientific term for "loss of coordination"
Asynergia
What are the three parts of the diencephalon?
Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Epithalamus
Which lobe is primarily responsible for vision?
Occipital Lobe
In which lobe is the Broca's Area located?
Frontal Lobe
What are the four lobes of the cerebral cortex?
Frontal, Temporal, Parietal, Occipital
What is the difference between sulci and gyri?
Sulci - shallow grooves, Gyri - convolutions or bumps
Carries out the higher thought processes - learning, memory, language and speech
Cerebrum
What are the three layers of the meninges?
Dura Mater, Arachnoid, Pia Mater
What is the two major components of brain and spinal cord?
Gray Matter and White Matter
What is the function of the somatic nervous system?
Controls Voluntary Responses
What is the effect of flight or fight response in our body?
Increases energy, Increased hear rate, increased blood pressure, stimulated sweat glands
Which division of the nervous system controls the involuntary responses of our body?
Autonomic Nervous System
What are the three major functions of the human nervous system?
Sensory Input, Integration, Motor output


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