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Anthony O. Nwaobi
Anatomy Week 6 - 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the basic functional unit of the nervous system? | The neuron. |
| What is cardiac output? | Heart rate × stroke volume — total blood pumped per minute. |
| What type of white blood cell produces antibodies? | B lymphocytes (B cells). |
| What is the main function of the endocrine system? | To regulate body functions using hormones. |
| Insulin | A hormone that lowers blood glucose by promoting its uptake into cells. |
| What enzyme breaks down fats in the small intestine? | Lipase. |
| The ________ duct drains lymph from the lower body and left side of the upper body. | Thoracic duct. |
| What part of the brain controls breathing and heart rate? | Medulla oblongata. |
| Macrophages | Cells that engulf pathogens and present antigens to activate immune response. |
| Which gland links the nervous and endocrine systems? | Hypothalamus. |