medterm final exam review

what are 4 different lobes of the brain?

frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal

what is the frontal lobe

the largest lobe in the human brain, responsible functions like decision-making, problem-solving, and controlling behavior and emotions.

what is the parietal lobe

located near the center of the brain, responsible for processing sensory information related to touch, temperature, and pain, as well as spatial orientation and body awareness.

what is the temporal lobe

located on the sides of the brain, responsible for processing auditory information and is critical for memory and language comprehension.

what is the occipital lobe

located at the back of the brain and is responsible for processing visual information, including the interpretation of visual stimuli and recognition of objects.

what is 1

frontal lobe

what is 2

parietal lobe

what is 3

occipital lobe

what is 4

cerebellum

what is 5

brain stem

what is 6

temporal lobe

what is the fluid in charge of keeping the brain and spinal cord lubricated?

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

what is the arch reflex

The arch reflex is a response to a stimulus, primarily involving the spinal cord without direct involvement of the brain.

what is inflammation of the brain known as?

encephalitis

what is anencephaly

it is a birth defect, baby born without parts of the brain/ skull

what is 1

nucleus

what is 2

cell body

what is 3

dendrite

what is 4

myelin sheet

what is 5

axon terminal

what is 6

axon

what are the 5 senses

sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch

define ophthalmodynia

pain in the eye

what structure protects the external auditory canal

auricle and cerumen

what is the function of the melanin in the pineal gland?

regulate our circanian rhythms by influencing our sleep wake cycles

hormone that targets bones and muscles is….

growth hormone and parathyroid hormone

prolactin is a hormone associated with…

lactation and breast development

what hormone is associated with breastfeeding

prolactin and oxytocin

what is the functional unit of the kidneys

nephron

the lining of the renal pelvis is called

transitional epithelium

Glomerulo-

Pertaining to the glomerulus

Cysto-

Pertaining to the urinary bladder

Pyelo-

Pertaining to the renal pelvis

Oligo-

few or scanty

Diabetes Insipidus

a condition characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of severely diluted urine due to ADH deficiency

Type 2 Diabetes

A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar

Pheochromocytoma

A rare tumor of the adrenal glands causing excess production of adrenaline

Dwarfism

A condition of short stature due to genetic or medical causes affecting growth

ADH

A hormone that helps the kidneys manage the amount of water in the body

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid that lowers blood calcium levels

Progesterone

A hormone involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis

Insulin

A hormone that regulates blood glucose levels

Phimosis

A condition where the foreskin cannot be retracted over the glans penis

Prostatovesiculitis

Inflammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles

Endocervicitis

Inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix

Prolapsed uterus

A condition where the uterus slips down into or protrudes out of the vagina

Rectocele

A condition where the rectum bulges into the back wall of the vagina

Preeclampsia

A pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organ systems

Mastoptosis

sagging or drooping of the breasts