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Physiology week # 7-13
Question | Answer |
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Specialized cells that detect changes in the internal environment is | Receptors |
This organ plays a key role in perceiving threats in the environment. | Brain |
This reflex causes the erector muscles to contract | Pilomotor reflex |
Triglycerides are break down into fatty acids and glycerol and used as fuel when energy demand is high. | yes |
This organ helps regulate cholesterol level. | Liver |
This hormone helps regulate sleep and wake cycle and reproductive hormones. | Melatonin |
The surgical remover of the spleen is called | Splenectomy |
This vital organ can take partial role over the function of the spleen if the spleen is remove. | Liver |
The fetal heart start beating around six weeks of pregnancy | Yes |
During pregnancy, the umbilical cord can wrapped around the fetal neck, this condition is called | Nuchal cord |