Head and Neck Physiology

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Decks in this class (18)

Functional Organization of the Nervous System
What is the nervous system and it...,
What are the 3 functions of the n...,
Describe the sensory input of the...
7  cards
Cerebral Blood Flow
Describe the normal blood flow th...,
Describe the dual circulation to ...,
Describe the anterior blood suppl...
36  cards
Motor Functions of the Cerebral Cortex
How does the brain influence the ...,
Describe the layers of the cerebrum,
What are primary motor areas of t...
55  cards
Motor Functions of the Basal Ganglia
What are the 5 pairs of nuclear m...,
What are the functions of the bas...,
Describe the motor loop in the ba...
20  cards
Motor Functions of the Cerebellum
What is the function of the cereb...,
Describe the functional anatomy o...,
Name the 3 layers of the cerebell...
26  cards
Motor functions of the Brainstem
What are the functions of the bra...,
What is the role of the reticular...,
Describe the 2 groups of reticula...
19  cards
Spinal Cord Reflexes for Posture and Locomotion
What is the function of the somat...,
Name the reflexes that are coordi...,
Describe the role of the brainste...
44  cards
Higher Brain Functions
Describe the theory of localizati...,
Describe the hemispheric laterali...,
Describe the hemispheric laterali...
41  cards
Thermoregulation
Describe the function of the hypo...,
Compare the regulation of body te...,
What is the cause of physiologica...
27  cards
The Brain and Sleep
What is an electrocephalogram,
How does an electroencephalogram ...,
Describe the standard positions f...
32  cards
Tonic Labyrinthine And Neck Reflexes
What are primitive reflexes,
What is the function of primitive...,
Describe the grasp reflexes and w...
5  cards
Sensory Systems
What is a sensory system,
The sensory system consists of,
What is sensation
39  cards
Nociceptive System
What is pain,
What is nociception,
What are the 2 classes of pain
41  cards
Proprioception, Interoception And Temperature Sensation
What is proprioception,
Name kinesthetic receptors,
Name and describe the structures ...
23  cards
Visual System
Describe the iris,
Describe the pupil,
Describe the cornea
67  cards
Chemical Senses
What are the chemical senses,
What is the function of the taste...,
What does flavor depend on
49  cards
Auditory System
What is sound,
What is sound frequency,
What frequencies do people hear at
43  cards
Vestibular System
Where are the organs of balance l...,
What are the 2 structures of the ...,
Describe the inner membranous lab...
32  cards

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