Endocrine
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
To produce and release hormones that regulate body functions.
What is the main function of the digestive system?
To break down food and absorb nutrients.
What is the basic unit of the nervous system?
The neuron
Which gland is known as the master gland
The pituitary gland.
Where does most nutrient absorption occur in the digestive tract?
In the small intestine
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum
What hormone regulates blood sugar levels in the body?
Insulin
Which organ produces bile?
The liver
What connects the brain to the spinal cord?
The brainstem
Which two hormones are produced by the thyroid gland?
T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine)
What enzyme in saliva helps digest carbohydrates?
Amylase
What part of the neuron receives information from other cells?
The dendrites.
What hormone is secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress?
Adrenaline (epinephrine)
What is the muscular movement that pushes food through the digestive system called?
Peristalsis
What is the difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems?
The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord; the PNS includes all other nerves.