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A&P (Weeks 7-13 topics)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate body processes including growth, metabolism, and reproduction. | Endocrine System |
| Chemical messenger released by endocrine glands that affects target cells to maintain homeostasis. | Hormone |
| The “master gland”; controls other endocrine glands and produces hormones like GH, TSH, FSH, LH, and ADH. | Pituitary Gland |
| A functional nerve cell that transmits electrical signals throughout the body via axons and dendrites. | Neuron |
| All nerves outside the CNS; connects the CNS to muscles, glands, and sensory structures. | Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) |
| Brain and spinal cord; controls interpretation, decision-making, and integration of information. | Central Nervous System (CNS) |
| Part of the PNS that controls voluntary body movements through skeletal muscles. | Somatic Nervous System |
| Controls involuntary body functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. | Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) |
| Muscular organ that pumps blood through the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygen and nutrients | Heart |
| Protects the body from pathogens through innate and adaptive immune responses. | Immune System |
| Endocrine gland that regulates metabolism, energy levels, and body temperature using T3 and T4 hormones | Thyroid Gland |
| Produce epinephrine and norepinephrine for stress response and cortisol for metabolism and inflammation control. | Adrenal Glands |
| Returns excess fluid to the bloodstream, absorbs fats, and provides immune defense through lymph nodes and lymphocytes. | Lymphatic System |
| Red blood cells (O₂ transport), white blood cells (immune defense), platelets (clotting), plasma (nutrient transport). | Blood Components |