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SCI Human Physiology
SCI Chapter 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do regulatory feed-back loops do? | Detects changes and responds to them for homeostasis |
| What do neurons do in the brain? | Initiate and conduct signals called nerve impulses |
| What are the two major divisions of the nervous system ? | The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) |
| If the sympathetic system is called upon for lengthy periods of time, what will happen? | Stress induced illnesses can result |
| Fluid balance must bet? | Maintained only if intake equals output |
| Insulin is produced by which cells? | Beta cells |
| How many times does out heart beat daily? | 100,000 times a day |
| What is phagocytosis? | Process of which certain cells engulf and destroy microorganisms and cellular debris |
| What is the proper functioning of the respiratory system? | Ensures that tissues of an adequate oxygen supply and prompt removal of carbon dioxide |
| What is peristalsis? | The forward movement of food |