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wk 13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Muscle type responsible for voluntary movement of bones | Skeletal muscle |
| Cells in the nervous system that transmit impulses | Neurons |
| Functional divisions of the nervous system based on signal direction | Afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) divisions |
| Subdivision of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for “fight or flight” | Sympathetic nervous system |
| Subdivision of the autonomic nervous system that promotes “rest and digest” | Parasympathetic nervous system |
| Hormones that coordinate short-term and long-term stress responses | Epinephrine (acute) and cortisol (chronic) |
| Coronary circulation provides | Oxygen-rich blood to the myocardium |
| Integration of the nervous and endocrine systems regulates | Homeostasis and coordinated body responses |
| Importance of skeletal muscle in homeostasis | Supports movement necessary for survival and interacts with skeletal system for mobility |
| Respiratory system functions besides gas exchange | Filters, warms, humidifies air, produces sound, and olfaction |