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Physiology Assignment #2
| What is a neurotransmitter? | is a chemical signal in by which neurons communicate across the synaptic cleft |
| The Autonomic System can be divided into two other parts called Sympathetic Nervous System and Parasympathetic Nervous System. True or False? | True |
| The Hypothalamus gland is kwon as the "master gland". True or False? | False |
| Red blood cells does not contain mitochondria. True or False? | True |
| What are the four major components of the blood? | Erythrocytes, Leucocytes, and Thrombocytes |
| A major function of the Lymphatic System is? | to drain body fluid and return them to the blood stream. |
| Pulmonary diffusion serves two major functions: | to replenish blood oxygen supply and to remove carbon dioxide from the blood |
| Intercostal muscles are found between the ribs. True or False? | True |
| The development of the Respiratory System begins at about nine weeks of gestation. True or False? | False |
| The liver produces......... | bile, which helps breakdown fat |
| Fat digestion begins with emulsification. True or False? | True |
| What is one of the main function of the epiglottis? | it prevents food from going down to the trachea |