LIFE SCIENCE FINAL EXAM 2026/2027 STUDYGUIDE (SUMMARY)

LIFE SCIENCE FINAL EXAM 2026/2027
STUDYGUIDE (SUMMARY)



What is the difference between the medulla and the brainstem?
Your medulla oblongata is a part of your brainstem, which connects your brain to
your spinal cord. That makes your medulla a major connection point in your
nervous system. It also manages many of the most important functions of your
body.


cerebrum function
thinking, personality, sensations, movements, memory




Cerebrum location
Largest part of brain, left/right hemispheres


life science
the study of living things




Organism
Any living thing

,Cell
smallest unit of life




Cerebellum function
Balance and muscle coordination




cerebellum location
back and bottom of the brain




brain stem function
1. control heartbeat
2.breathing
3.blood pressure
4.coughing
5.reflexes




brain stem location
Connects the brain and spinal cord

,TERM
outer ear
DEFINITION
the sound collecting flap on each side of the head
LOCATION
Image: outer ear




TERM
ear canal
DEFINITION
channel that leads from the pinna to the ear drum; lined with glands that secrete
cerumen (ear wax) to lubricate, water proof and protect the ear canal
LOCATION
Image: ear canal




TERM
ear drum
DEFINITION
a membrane that divides the outer and middle ear, it vibrates to transfer sound to
the inner ear
LOCATION
Image: ear drum

, TERM
hammer
DEFINITION
the first ossicle (small bone) to receive sound vibrations
LOCATION
Image: hammer




TERM
anvil
DEFINITION
the second ossicle to transfer sound waves to the inner ear
LOCATION
Image: anvil




TERM
stirrup
DEFINITION
the third bone which vibrates against the oval window and transfers sound into the
inner ear
LOCATION
Image: stirrup