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Nervous System part 2 Vocab
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Cerebral Cortex
the outer layer of gray matter in the cerebrum
Gyri
elevated ridges "winding" around the brain
Sulci
small grooves dividing the gyri
Deafness
loss of the ability to hear
Frontal lobe
plays a role in memory formation, emotions, decision making/reasoning, personality
Humor
the gel like substances that is behind the eyeball
Cerebrum
Largest part of brain
Ear
part of the ear that includes 3 small bones hammer, anvil, stirup
Ansomia
Loss of sense of smell
Fissure
deep grooves, generally dividing large regions/lobes of the brain
Cerebellum
part of the brain helps a person with balance and coordination
glaucoma
An eye disease in which the intraocular pressure is high enough to cause damage to the optic nerve, resulting in visual loss; would be caused from blocked fluid
Hypothalmus
Brain structure that acts as a control center for recognition and analysis of hunger, thirst, fatigue, anger and body temperature
Accomodation
is the process by which the vertebrate eye changes optical power to maintain a clear image or focus on an object as its distance varies. acts like a reflex, but can also be consciously controlled.
Pituitary Gland
A gland that secretes nine hormones that regulate homeostasis
Amygdala
2 almond shaped neural clusters that are components of the limbic system
Tunic (fibrous)
sclera and cornea (outermost layer)
Limbic System
a primary structures within the limbic system include the amygdala, hippocampus, thalamus, hypothalamus, basal ganglia, and cingulate gyrus. The amygdala is the emotion center of the brain, while the hippocampus plays an essential role in the formation of new memories about past experiences.
Chemoreceptors
Respond to chemicals
Olfaction
sense of smell
Hippocampus
plays important roles in the consolidation of info from short term memory
Myopia
Nearsightednes
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