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Week 6-12
Weeks 6-12 study stack
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What does the axial muscular system do? | Supports and positions the head, neck, and trunk. |
| What does the appendicular muscular system control? | Movement of the arms and legs. |
| Neuron | A nerve cell that sends and receives electrical signals. |
| Neuroglia | Support cells that protect, nourish, and repair neurons. |
| What organs make up the Central Nervous System (CNS)? | The brain and spinal cord. |
| What is the main purpose of the endocrine system? | To regulate body functions through hormones. |
| Pituitary Gland | The “master gland” that controls other endocrine glands. |
| What is the function of the cardiovascular system? | To circulate blood, oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body. |
| Alveoli | Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. |
| What is the lymphatic system responsible for? | Maintaining fluid balance and supporting immune defense |