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SCI221-05 WEEK 14
Week 14: Assignment - StudyStack Set 2
| Question: What are the two main divisions of the nervous system? | Answer: Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) |
| The __ system drains excess interstitial fluid and returns it to the bloodstream. | Answer: lymphatic |
| Define: Neurotransmitters | Chemical messengers released by neurons that communicate with target cells |
| What is the difference between hormones and neurotransmitters? | Hormones travel through blood, neurotransmitters act locally at synapses, hormones have slower responses |
| Define Lymphedema | Definition: Swelling caused by lymphatic system blockage or damage, leading to fluid accumulation |
| Fill-in-the-blank: The autonomic nervous system regulates __ muscle, __ muscle, and glands. Answer: smooth, cardiac | Answer: smooth, cardiac |
| Question: What are the 3 main functions of the respiratory system? | Answer: 1) Oxygen delivery 2) Carbon dioxide removal 3) Acid-base balance |
| Term: Reflex arc | Definition: Neural pathway that mediates automatic responses to stimuli (sensory → integration → motor) |
| Fill-in-the-blank: The digestive system's primary function is to break down food and __ nutrients into the bloodstream. | Answer: absorb |
| Question: How does stress affect the endocrine system? | Answer: Triggers hormone release (like cortisol) that increases heart rate, blood pressure, and energy availability |