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Week 6-12 flash card
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the functional unit of the nervous system, and what are its main parts? | Neurons. The main parts include the cell body, axons, and dendrites. |
| What are the primary functions of the axial muscles? | Axial muscles stabilize and position the head, neck, and trunk; support posture; protect internal organs; and assist with breathing and swallowing. |
| What happens at the neuromuscular junction (NMJ)? | The neurotransmitter, which is called Acetylcholine, gets released the neuron into the synaptic cleft. |
| Which cranial nerve is responsible for the vision? | The cranial nerve two, which is called optic nerve. |
| Describe the path of blood flow in our heart? | The path of blood: right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, and body. |
| What is the main difference between arteries and veins? | Veins contains valves which prevent backward flow of blood. Arteries don't have these valves. |
| What the definition of tidal volume? | The normal amount of air that a person can breathe in and out. |
| What structure in lungs prevents alveoli collapse? | The surfactant in alveoli prevents collapse of alveoli. |
| What is the main function of lymphatic system? | It filters interstitial fluid and allows immune system to take action against pathogens. |
| What hormones in small intestine points out satiety? | The hormones include CCK and glucagon like peptide-1. |