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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary function of the axial muscles? | They support and stabilize the head, neck, and trunk and assist with posture and breathing. |
| What is the main function of appendicular muscles? | To move the limps and stabilize the shoulder and pelvic girdles. |
| What is the main job of a neuron? | To generate and transmit electrical nerve impulses. |
| What do neuroglial cells do? | They support, protect and nourish neurons. |
| What two structures make up the central nervous system? | The brain and spinal cord. |
| What does the autonomic nervous system regulate? | Involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion and gland activity. |
| What is the function of the sensory receptors? | To detect changes in the environment such as light, pressure or chemicals. |
| What is a hormone? | A chemical messenger released by endocrine glands to regulate body functions. |
| What is the main job of the heart? | To pump blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients. |
| What is the primary function of the respiratory system? | To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment. |