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Physiology week # 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |