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Přírodní Vědy SAT - Neurologie a Biochemie Krve

Zde se naučíte některá anglická slova související s neurologií a biochemií krve, jako je "leptin", "ghrelin" atd., která budete potřebovat k úspěšnému složení SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
neuron
neuron
[Podstatné jméno]

a cell that is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body

neuron, nervová buňka

neuron, nervová buňka

Ex: Neurons transmit signals at speeds of up to 120 meters per second. 
white matter
white matter
[Podstatné jméno]

the tissue in the central nervous system composed of myelinated nerve fibers

bílá hmota, bílá substance

bílá hmota, bílá substance

connectome
connectome
[Podstatné jméno]

a comprehensive map or diagram that depicts the complete set of neural connections within a nervous system

connectom, mapa nervových spojení

connectom, mapa nervových spojení

parasympathetic
parasympathetic
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to the part of the nervous system that promotes relaxation and digestion in the body

parasympatický

parasympatický

Ex: Chronic stress can impair parasympathetic function, contributing to health issues like digestive problems and insomnia. 
autonomic
autonomic
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to bodily functions that occur automatically, without conscious effort or control

autonomní, vegetativní

autonomní, vegetativní

Ex: Sweating is an autonomic response to regulate body temperature. 
hippocampus
hippocampus
[Podstatné jméno]

a curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigationa curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigation

hippokampus, zakřivená struktura v mozku zodpovědná za tvorbu paměti

hippokampus, zakřivená struktura v mozku zodpovědná za tvorbu paměti

parietal cortex
parietal cortex
[Podstatné jméno]

the outer layer of neural tissue in the parietal lobe involved in sensory processing and spatial awareness

parietální kůra, vnější vrstva nervové tkáně v parietálním laloku

parietální kůra, vnější vrstva nervové tkáně v parietálním laloku

neurotransmitter
neurotransmitter
[Podstatné jméno]

a chemical substance that transmits messages from a neuron to another one or to a muscle

neurotransmiter

neurotransmiter

Ex: Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation. 
neurogenesis
neurogenesis
[Podstatné jméno]

the process by which new neurons are generated in the brain, occurring primarily during prenatal development but also continuing into adulthood in certain brain regions

neurogeneze, tvorba neuronů

neurogeneze, tvorba neuronů

Ex: Physical exercise has been shown to enhance neurogenesis in the hippocampus, a brain region important for learning and memory. 
neurosis
neurosis
[Podstatné jméno]

a mental condition that is not caused by organic disease in which one is constantly anxious, worried, and stressed

neuróza, neurotická porucha

neuróza, neurotická porucha

Ex: Neurosis often manifests as chronic anxiety, obsessive behaviors, or phobias that interfere with daily functioning. 
neuroscientist
neuroscientist
[Podstatné jméno]

a scientist who studies the structure, function, and disorders of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord

neurovědec, specialista na neurovědy

neurovědec, specialista na neurovědy

Ex: The neuroscientist conducted experiments to investigate the effects of dopamine on decision-making. 
synesthesia
synesthesia
[Podstatné jméno]

a neurological phenomenon where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway

synestézie, synestézie

synestézie, synestézie

Ex: In synesthesia, hearing music may evoke the perception of colors or shapes. 
sensation
sensation
[Podstatné jméno]

a physical perception caused by an outside stimulus or something being in touch with the body

pocit, vnímání

pocit, vnímání

Ex: The cold water created a tingling sensation on her skin. 
short-term memory
short-term memory
[Podstatné jméno]

the temporary storage of information that is currently being used or actively processed by the brain, typically for a few seconds to a few minutes

krátkodobá paměť, pracovní paměť

krátkodobá paměť, pracovní paměť

Ex: Short-term memory allows us to remember a phone number long enough to dial it. 
endocrinology
endocrinology
[Podstatné jméno]

the branch of medicine and physiology dealing with the endocrine system that controls the hormones in one's body

endokrinologie

endokrinologie

Ex: Endocrinology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the study and treatment of hormone-related disorders. 
melatonin
melatonin
[Podstatné jméno]

a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and promotes restful sleep

melatonin, spánkový hormon

melatonin, spánkový hormon

ghrelin
ghrelin
[Podstatné jméno]

a hormone produced mainly by the stomach that stimulates appetite and regulates hunger

ghrelin, hormon hladu

ghrelin, hormon hladu

Ex: Ghrelin levels typically rise before meals, signaling the body's need for food. 
leptin
leptin
[Podstatné jméno]

a hormone produced primarily by fat cells that helps regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger and promoting feelings of fullness

leptin, hormon sytosti

leptin, hormon sytosti

estrogen
estrogen
[Podstatné jméno]

a hormone primarily responsible for female reproductive development and regulation

estrogen, ženský hormon

estrogen, ženský hormon

serotonin
serotonin
[Podstatné jméno]

a neurotransmitter primarily found in the brain and gastrointestinal tract that plays a key role in mood regulation, appetite, sleep, and various physiological functions

serotonin, 5-hydroxytryptamin (5-HT)

serotonin, 5-hydroxytryptamin (5-HT)

Ex: Serotonin levels are often associated with feelings of well-being and happiness. 
norepinephrine
norepinephrine
[Podstatné jméno]

a hormone and neurotransmitter that regulates the body's stress response

noradrenalin, norepinefrin

noradrenalin, norepinefrin

histamine
histamine
[Podstatné jméno]

a compound released by cells in response to injury, allergy, or immune reactions, causing inflammation, itching, and other allergy symptoms

histamin

histamin

Ex: Antihistamines are commonly used to relieve symptoms of allergic reactions by blocking histamine receptors. 
lipoprotein
lipoprotein
[Podstatné jméno]

a biochemical assembly that transports fats in the bloodstream, composed of proteins and lipids

lipoprotein, lipidová bílkovina

lipoprotein, lipidová bílkovina

Ex: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as "good cholesterol" because it helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream. 
synapse
synapse
[Podstatné jméno]

a junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter

synapse, spojení mezi dvěma nervovými buňkami

synapse, spojení mezi dvěma nervovými buňkami

Ex: Neurotransmitters released into the synapse bind to receptors on the receiving neuron, facilitating the transmission of nerve impulses. 
biomarker
biomarker
[Podstatné jméno]

a biological indicator found in blood that can be measured and evaluated to indicate a particular physiological or pathological condition, or the response to treatment

biomarker, biologický marker

biomarker, biologický marker

amino acid
amino acid
[Podstatné jméno]

any organic compound that creates the basic structure of proteins

aminokyselina, aminová kyselina

aminokyselina, aminová kyselina

acidosis
acidosis
[Podstatné jméno]

a medical condition characterized by an excess of acid in the blood and body tissues, resulting in a lower pH than normal

acidóza, acidemie

acidóza, acidemie

Ex: Diabetic ketoacidosis is a severe form of acidosis that can occur in individuals with uncontrolled diabetes. 
alkalosis
alkalosis
[Podstatné jméno]

a medical condition characterized by an excess of base or alkali in the blood and body tissues, resulting in a higher pH than normal

alkalóza, alkalémie

alkalóza, alkalémie

Ex: Respiratory alkalosis can occur when there is hyperventilation, leading to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood. 
hemoglobin
hemoglobin
[Podstatné jméno]

a protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells

hemoglobin, globin

hemoglobin, globin

Ex: Iron-rich foods support hemoglobin levels. 
cytokine
cytokine
[Podstatné jméno]

a small protein that regulates immune responses and cell communication in the human body

cytokin, buněčná signalizační bílkovina

cytokin, buněčná signalizační bílkovina

inhibitory
inhibitory
[Přídavné jméno]

having the ability to restrain, limit, or suppress activity or function

inhibiční, potlačující

inhibiční, potlačující

Ex: GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps regulate neural activity in the brain. 
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