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Anatomy Week 13 Assignment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary difference between axial and appendicular muscles? | Axial muscles support and move the head, neck, and trunk, while appendicular muscles control movement of the limbs and girdles. |
| What are the main types of cells in the nervous system? | Neurons (signal transmission) and glial cells (support, nutrition, protection). |
| What are the two main divisions of the nervous system? | Central nervous system (CNS: brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (PNS: nerves outside CNS). |
| What are the two branches of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and their primary functions? | Sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest). |
| Which sense relies on photoreceptors, and what are the two main types? | Vision; rods (light sensitivity) and cones (color). |
| What are the four chambers of the heart? | Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle. |
| What is the main function of red blood cells (erythrocytes)? | To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and transport carbon dioxide back to the lungs. |
| What is the primary function of the lymphatic system? | To return interstitial fluid to the blood, absorb fats, and help defend against pathogens. |
| What muscle plays a major role in breathing? | Diaphragm. |
| Name two major axial muscles involved in posture. | Erector spinae and rectus abdominis. |