Neuroglia

called nerve glue and protects delicate neurons.

central and peripheral

the nervous system is divided into two parts _______ and _____________.

transduction

is the conversion of stimulus into electrical nerve signal

sleep-wake cycle regulations

melatonin regulates what cycle

Pituitary Gland

which gland is known as the master gland

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

what hormone is responsible of the flight or fight response

negative feedback loops

most hormone regulation occurs through __________ feedback loops.

hypothalamus

detects hot and cold.

overactive thyroid. high thyroid hormone

hyperthyroidism is associated with

taste

gustation is the sense of

2 percent

the brain makes up __________ of total body weight.

DTR deep tendon reflex

reflex is similar to the knee jerk reflex

frontal lobe

personality and behavior are functions of the ________ lobe.

estrogen and progesterone

what hormones are associated with the ovaries? _____________ and _____________.

sensory receptors

receptor is a cell or nerve ending that responds to stimuli

nociceptors

is a pain receptor

cushing and addisons disease

two adrenal disorders are ________ and _________ disease.

Parkinson

disease is a dopamine deficiency is the basal neuron.

rest and digestion. conserving energy.

parasympathetic nervous system is known for _________ and _____________.

glucose

primary energy source of the brain.

sympathetic- fight or flight parasympathetic- rest and digest

explain the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic system

the bodies warning system when the body detects actual or potential tissue damage

the role of pain receptors. when are they activated?