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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are nuerons? | Neurons are nerve cells that send and receive electrical signals throughout the body. |
| What are glial (neuroglial) cells? | Support cells that protect, insulate, and nourish neurons. |
| What structures make up the CNS? | The brain and spinal cord. |
| What is the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions? | Sympathetic = “fight or flight”; Parasympathetic = “rest and digest.” |
| What are the five special senses? | Vision, hearing, taste, smell, and equilibrium (balance). |
| What is the role of hormones in the endocrine system? | Hormones act as chemical messengers that regulate body functions like growth, metabolism, and stress responses. |
| What is the main function of the heart? | To pump blood through the body to deliver oxygen/nutrients and remove waste. |
| What are the three main components of blood? | Plasma, red blood cells, and platelets (plus white blood cells as part of immunity). |
| What are the main functions of the lymphatic system? | To return fluid to the bloodstream and filter pathogens through lymph nodes. |
| What is the difference between innate and adaptive immunity? | Innate is fast and nonspecific; adaptive is slower but targeted and has memory. |
| What is the primary function of the respiratory system? | Gas exchange — bringing in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. |
| What muscle is responsible for most of your breathing? | The Diaphragm |
| What is the main function of the digestive system? | To break down food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste. |
| What are the main organs of the GI tract? | Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. |