Skin and Nervous System (Weeks 1-3 BIOM1052)

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  1. 3. the type of sweat glands found in the pubic region, breast and eyelids.
  2. 5. Golgi tendon organs respond to changes in ________.
  3. 7. Glutamate and aspartate are [excitatory/inhibitory] neurotransmitters (pick one option in the brackets)
  4. 10. this skin layer, also called the subcutaneous layer, insulates the body, acts as an energy reserve and anchors the skin to the underlying tissues.
  5. 12. These cells of the PNS provide myelination around axons.
  6. 13. The spinothalamic tract conveys ascending messages from the spine to the _______.
  7. 15. Post-ganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system release this neurotransmitter.
  8. 16. The division of the autonomic nervous system that increases heart rate, mental alertness and and reduces digestive function when activated.
  9. 19. These sensory receptors monitor the position and movement of skeletal muscles and joints.
  10. 21. The central nervous system includes the spinal cord and the ________.
  11. 23. The brain region involved in emotions and fear conditioning.
  12. 24. This division of the autonomic nervous system triggers lacrimation, salivation and urination.
  13. 27. A single motor neuron and the muscle fibres it innervates.
  14. 28. Muscle spindles are comprised of [intrafusal/extrafusal] muscle fibres (pick one option in brackets).
  15. 30. The thalamus, hypothalamus and pineal gland are found in this brain region.
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  1. 1. The CNS is protected by 3 meninges, called the dura, arachnoid and _____.
  2. 2. The midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata are found in this brain region.
  3. 4. The brain region involved in memory formation.
  4. 6. Pre-ganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system release this neurotransmitter.
  5. 8. the thinner of the 2 dermal layers.
  6. 9. Sensory neurons relay information to the _______ root of the spinal cord.
  7. 11. these sweat glands are found throughout the body, except on the nipples and genitalia.
  8. 14. these skin cells break down antigens (foreign substances).
  9. 16. this layer of the epidermis is only found in thick skin.
  10. 17. skin cells connect to each other through these structures.
  11. 18. This type of receptor mediates slow synaptic transmission (another term used to describe G protein-coupled receptors).
  12. 20. GABA and glycine are [excitatory/inhibitory] neurotransmitters (pick one option in the brackets).
  13. 22. The four brain lobes: parietal, occipital, temporal and _________.
  14. 23. These cells maintain the blood brain barrier.
  15. 25. the outermost layer of the epidermis.
  16. 26. these cells in the skin produce melanin which is responsible for protecting the skin from sun damage.
  17. 29. this skin layer contains blood vessels and deep connective tissue.
  18. 31. Efferent neurons are involved in motor responses, while _______ neurons convey messages to the CNS as part of the sensory system.