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Weeks 6-12
Anatomy
Question | Answer |
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What are the 4 muscle groups that compress abdominal content? | Rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis |
What is the prime mover for inhalation? | Diaphragm |
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a division of what? | The peripheral nervous system |
Huntington’s chorea is a _________disease | neurodegenerative |
Where is the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland located? | At the base of the brain, just below the hypothalamus, within the sphenoid bone |
Does the thyroid gland contain parathyroid cells in its follicles? | No |
What hormone is secreted by the parathyroid gland? | Parathyroid hormone (PTH) |
Why is lymph flow not described as circulation? | It is a one-way flow |
How are asthma and cardiovascular disease related? | Severe asthma attacks strain the heart and raise blood pressure as the body struggles for oxygen |
Lymph is composed of what? | lymph fluid |