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Hana Araya
Anatomy weeks 6-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What two systems work together to produce most body movements? | The skeletal and muscular systems |
| What system detects changes inside and outside the body? | The nervous system. |
| What is the job of feedback loops? | To help maintain homeostasis. |
| What are the two major divisions of the nervous system? | The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). |
| What do neurons release to send signals? | Neurotransmitters |
| What does the endocrine system use to control body functions? | Hormones |
| What are the two main stress responses formed by hormones and the nervous system? | Acute and chronic stress responses. |
| What are the two main pumps/sections of the heart? | The right and left sides, each with an atrium and ventricle. |
| What is the main function of the immune system? | To destroy or neutralize pathogens. |
| Where does gas exchange happen in the respiratory system? | In the alveoli |