A | B |
Vision | special sense controlled by the eye |
Hearing | the special sense controlled by the ear |
Smell | the special sense controlled by the nose |
Taste | the special sense controlled by the tongue |
Impulse | a force that produces sudden activity in nerve cells and is transmitted in a wave along nerve fibers |
Internal | inside |
External | outside |
Organ | group of body tissues that perform a specific function |
Stimuli | things that excite or activate a nerve and causes and impulse |
Tissue | cells of the same type join to perform a common task |
Choroid coat | middle layer of the eye |
Retina | innermost layer of the eye; transmits impulses from light rays to the optic nerve |
Cornea | clear, circular part at the front of the eye that allows light rays to enter |
Refract | to bend |
Cones | Nerve cells in the back of the eye that senses color and used mainly for vision in bright light |
Rods | nerve cells in the back of the eye used for vision in dark or dim light |
Skull | cranium and facial bones |
Nasal Cavity | contains parts of the nose |
Tympanic membrane | eardrum; separates outer ear from middle ear |
Pharynx | throat |
Cell | basic unit of structure in all plants and animals |
Cerebellum | part of the brain responsible for coordination of muscle movements, balance, posture and muscle tone |
Saliva | begins the chemical breakdown of food in the mouth |
Inflammation | response to injury or illness characterized by swelling, redness, pain and heat |
Bacteria | single-celled microorganism that causes disease |
Virus | smallest microorganism causing disease |
Infectious disease | disease that results from an invasion of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses |
Sclera | outermost layer of the eye (white of the eye) |
Antibiotic | type of medicine used to fight infections from bacteria |
Lens | clear, circular structure in the eye that focuses light rays to back of eye |
Infection | disease in the body caused by germs and can spread to others |
Contagious | disease that can be spread from person to person |