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Earlene Silva
Week 14 physiology lab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which system controls the fight or flight in the body? | The fight or flight response is primarily controlled by the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which is a division of the peripheral nervous system. |
| What role do hormones from the endocrine glands play in the human body? | Hormones produced by the endocrine glands serve as chemical messengers that regulate various physiological processes and maintain homeostasis in the body. |
| what are the two circulations in the body | The two main circulatory systems in the human body are the systemic circulation and the pulmonary circulation. |
| What is the role of the lymphatic system in the human body? | The lymphatic system consists of a network of vessels, lymph nodes, and organs that work together to transport lymph, a clear fluid containing white blood cells, throughout the body. |
| What is the primary function of the respiratory system in the human body? | The respiratory system plays a fundamental role in facilitating the exchange of gases, particularly oxygen and carbon dioxide, between the body and the external environment. |
| What is the path of digestion in the human body? | Digestion begins in the mouth and travels through the, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, large intestine, rectum, and then anus. |
| What is the somatic nervous system? | The somatic nervous system is a division of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary muscle movements and processes sensory information from the external environment. |
| What is the autonomic nervous system? | The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a division of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary physiological processes and controls internal organs. |
| What is CNS? | CNS stands for the Central Nervous System. It is a vital component of the human nervous system and plays a fundamental role in processing and transmitting information throughout the body. |
| What is responsible for the rest and relax in the body? | The rest and relax functions in the body are primarily regulated by the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). |