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Anatomy Assignment 2
Final Review - Weeks 6-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What percentage of body weight is skeletal muscle? | 40-50% |
| During inspiration, the dome shaped _______ flattens. | diaphragm |
| Muscles of the ____ are of critical importance in respiration. | thorax |
| The nervous system is responsible for | detecting changes in internal and external environments, evaluate the information, and initiate the appropriate response. |
| The somatic nervous system carries information to the | somatic effectors (skeletal muscles) |
| The autonomic nervous system carries information to the | autonomic (visceral) effectors (smooth and cardiac muscles, glands, adipose and other tissues). |
| The sympathetic division | produces the fight or flight response. |
| The parasympathetic division | coordinates the body's normal resting activities ("rest and repair" division. |
| The enteric nervous system | is located within the intestinal wall and regulates digestive function |
| The___________ cleans the airways as it is moved upward by the ciliary escalator. | mucus blanket |
| The primary structure responsible for gas exchange is the | alveoli |