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Anatomy weeks 6-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name the four pairs of muscles that act together to compress the abdominal contents. | Rectus abdominis , transverse abdominis, external oblique, and internal oblique |
| What is the prime mover of inhalation in breathing? | Diaphragm |
| What is the process called that our body does to react to stress or feeling threatened? | Fight or Flight response |
| What are the autonomic nervous systems two divisions? | The sympathetic system and the parasympathetic system. |
| What are some things that can cause damage to the cerebral cortex? | Stroke, injury, or infection. |
| How many pairs of cervical nerves are there? | 8 |
| What are the 8 major endocrine glands? | Hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and the gonads. |
| What does the endocrine system release? | Hormones |
| How many sides does our heart have? | 2 |
| What is the immune system? | Collection of cells and organs that destroy or neutralize pathogens that can cause disease or death. |