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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Axial Muscles | Muscles of the head, neck, and trunk responsible for posture, breathing, and stabilizing the spine. |
| Appendicular Muscles | Muscles of the limbs and girdles that control movement of the arms and legs. |
| Neuron | The functional cell of the nervous system that transmits electrical and chemical signals. |
| Neuroglia (Glial Cells) | Supportive nervous system cells that protect, nourish, and insulate neurons |
| Central Nervous System (CNS) | Brain and spinal cord; integrates and interprets incoming sensory information. |
| Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) | All nerves outside the CNS that carry sensory input to the CNS and motor output back to the body. |
| Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) | Involuntary nerve system regulating heart rate, digestion, breathing, and smooth muscle activity. |
| Endocrine System Function | Uses hormones released into the bloodstream to regulate metabolism, growth, reproduction, and homeostasis. |
| Pulmonary Gas Exchange | The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between alveoli and pulmonary capillaries. |
| Lymph Node Function | Filters lymph and contains immune cells that destroy pathogens and activate immune responses. |