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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main function of the muscular system? | To produce movement, maintain posture, and generate body heat. |
| What are the three types of muscle tissue? | Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. |
| What is the sliding filament theory? | Muscle contraction occurs when myosin heads attach to actin filaments and pull them inward, shortening the sarcomere. |
| What neurotransmitter triggers skeletal muscle contraction? | Acetylcholine (ACh) |
| What is the main function of the nervous system? | To control and coordinate body functions through electrical impulses and chemical signals. |
| What are the two main divisions of the nervous system? | The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). |
| What is the function of the cardiovascular system? | To transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body. |
| What are the four chambers of the heart? | Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle. |
| What is the function of the respiratory system? | To exchange gases — oxygen is brought in and carbon dioxide is expelled. |
| What is the pathway of air through the respiratory system? | Nose → pharynx → larynx → trachea → bronchi → bronchioles → alveoli. |