muscular
what are the three main muscles in your body?
skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.
how does the nervous system communicate?
by electrical signals.
What is the function of the endocrine system?
regulate various bodily functions through hormone secretion.
What are the main components of the cardiovascular system?
the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
What are the main functions of the integumentary system?
protecting your body from bacteria, infection, injury and sunlight.
what are muscles responsible for?
movement, stabilizing joints.
what body systems are influenced by the nervous system?
all parts.
Which organ is often called the "master gland" of the endocrine system?
The pituitary gland
What is the primary function of the heart?
move blood throughout your body.
What is the largest organ in the integumentary system?
The skin is the largest organ in the integumentary system.
what does muscles do?
they give you strength
what does the nervous system do?
send messages from various parts of your body to your brain, and from your brain back out to your body to tell your body what to do.
How do hormones affect different parts of the body?
by carrying messages through your blood to your organs, skin, muscles and other tissues.
What are the two main types of blood vessels in the cardiovascular system?
Arteries carry blood away from your heart. Veins carry blood back toward your heart.
How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?
206 bones
what is the skeletal muscle also known as?
striated muscle.
how is the nervous system activated?
takes in information through our senses,
What is an example of a hormone produced by the thyroid gland?
thyroxine, and triiodothyronine.
How does blood travel from the heart to the lungs and back?
This aims to understand the pulmonary circulation process, where blood is oxygenated in the lungs and then returned to the heart.
What type of tissue is primarily found in bones?
Bones are primarily composed of connective tissue, specifically a dense, hard form of connective tissue called bone tissue or osseous tissue.
where is the smooth muscle found in?
stomach, urinary bladder, respiratory passages.
what parts of your body have the most nervous system in it?
fingertips and face.
How does the body regulate blood sugar levels?
Insulin and glucagon.
What is blood pressure, and why is it important?
Normal pressure is important for the proper flow of blood from the heart to the body's organs and tissues.
Name one major difference between the axial and appendicular skeletons.
The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, providing central support and protection for vital organs. The appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and girdles (shoulder and pelvic girdles), allowing for movement and interaction with the environment.