| Question | Answer |
| 1.These convert stimuli into nerve impulses and conduct these impulses to muscle tissue or glands | neurons1
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2.Its main function is to propagate nerve impulses towards another neuron, muscle fiber, or gland. | axon2
| 3.A region where communication occurs between 2 neurons, a target cell, or skeletal muscle | synapse3
| 4.Short, tapering, and highly branched extensions off the cell body. | dendrites4
| 5.Structure inside the cell body. | neuclus5
| 6.Go back to the science lab and show Ms Andersson where the "nodes of ranvier" are on the diagram of the neuron. | nodes of ranvier6
| 7.What is the function of the pupil? | to let light into your eye7
| 8. What is the Function of the Aqueous Humor? | A clear fluid that helps the cornea keep it's rounded shape8
| 9.What is the Function of the Sclera? | Thick, tough, white outer covering of the eyeball9
| 10.Go back to the science lab and show Ms Andersson where the "blind spot" is on the eye model. | blind spot10
| 11. What is the Function of the Cornea? | It helps protect the eye and begins bending light11
| 12. What is the Function of the Iris? | It controls how much light enters the eye12
| 13. What is the the Blind Spot of the Eye? | The place where the optic nerve leaves the retina13
| 14. What is the Function of the Lens? | Clear flexible structure, makes an image on the eye's retina14
| 15. What is the Function of the Vitreous Humor? | Thick, clear jelly, helps give the eyeball it's shape15
| 16. What is the Function of the Tapetum? | Colorful, shiny, located behind retina, gives night vision16
| 17. What is the Function of the Optic Nerve? | Bundle of nerve fibers, carry information from the retina17
| 18. What is the Function of the Retina? | Layer of light-sensitive cells, detects images18
| 19. Go back to the science lab and show Ms Andersson where the "retina" is on the eye model. | Retina19
| 20. What is Vasoconstriction? | Narrowing of blood capillaries restricting heat loss20
| 21. What is shivering? | Involuntary reflex activating skeletal muscle21
| 22. What is Piloerection? | Hairs stand up producing a better insulating layer22
| 23. What is Vasodilation? | Enlarging of blood capillaries allowing heat loss23
| 24. Which of the following processes do not help in helping the body increase in temperature? a.Shivering b.Piloerection c. sweating | sweating24
| 25. List two things you can do to reduce heat? | sweating, vasodilation25
| 26. Which organ releases the largest amount of heat during vigorous exercise? | muscles26
| 27. Is it true or false that temperature homeostasis fails if the environmental temperature is above 37 degrees Celsius. | true27
| 28.Go back to the science lab and show Ms Andersson where the "dendrites" are on the diagram of the neuron. | dendrites28
| 29.Which lobe of the brain is responsible for higher-order thinking? | Frontal lobe29
| 30. This lobe is associated with hearing. | temporal lobe30
| 31. This lobe is associated with sight. | occipital lobe31
| 32. This lobe is associated with sensing temperature. | parietal lobe32
| 33. This lobe is associated with sensing perceiving pain. | parietal lobe33
| 34. This lobe is associated with planning and emotions. | Frontal lobe34
| 35. Lesions on this lobe can cause visual hallucinations. | occipital lobe35
| 36. This lobe is responsible for integrating sensory information. | parietal lobe36
| 37. This lobe is located at the front of the brain. | Frontal lobe37
| 38. Go back to the science lab and show Ms Andersson where the "parietal lobe" is on the skeleton | parietal lobe38
| 39.This lobe is much more developed in humans than most other animals. | Frontal lobe39
| 40. This lobe, along with the hippocampus, is involved with memory creation. | temporal lobe40
| 41.This lobe governs spatial relationships. | parietal lobe41
| 42.This lobe houses the primary visual cortex. | occipital lobe42 |
