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Ch 10 - The Senses Vocabulary Terms

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Visionspecial sense controlled by the eye
Hearingthe special sense controlled by the ear
Smellthe special sense controlled by the nose
Tastethe special sense controlled by the tongue
Impulsea force that produces sudden activity in nerve cells and is transmitted in a wave along nerve fibers
Internalinside
Externaloutside
Organgroup of body tissues that perform a specific function
Stimulithings that excite or activate a nerve and causes and impulse
Tissuecells of the same type join to perform a common task
Choroid coatmiddle layer of the eye
Retinainnermost layer of the eye; transmits impulses from light rays to the optic nerve
Corneaclear, circular part at the front of the eye that allows light rays to enter
Refractto bend
ConesNerve cells in the back of the eye that senses color and used mainly for vision in bright light
Rodsnerve cells in the back of the eye used for vision in dark or dim light
Skullcranium and facial bones
Nasal Cavitycontains parts of the nose
Tympanic membraneeardrum; separates outer ear from middle ear
Pharynxthroat
Cellbasic unit of structure in all plants and animals
Cerebellumpart of the brain responsible for coordination of muscle movements, balance, posture and muscle tone
Salivabegins the chemical breakdown of food in the mouth
Inflammationresponse to injury or illness characterized by swelling, redness, pain and heat
Bacteriasingle-celled microorganism that causes disease
Virussmallest microorganism causing disease
Infectious diseasedisease that results from an invasion of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses
Scleraoutermost layer of the eye (white of the eye)
Antibiotictype of medicine used to fight infections from bacteria
Lensclear, circular structure in the eye that focuses light rays to back of eye
Infectiondisease in the body caused by germs and can spread to others
Contagiousdisease that can be spread from person to person


HEALTH SCIENCE/EXERCISE SCIENCE

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