OTHER SYSTEM Flashcards

1
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most important sexual organ of the human body

A

brain

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2
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brain can be divided into 3 parts:

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cerebrum, brain stem, cerebellum

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3
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composed of right and left hemispheres, which are joined by the corpus callosum

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cerebrum

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4
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functions of ____ include initiation of movement, coordination of movement, temperature, touch, vision, hearing, judgment, reasoning, problem-solving, emotions, and learning.

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cerebrum

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5
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middle of the brain

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brainstem

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6
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functions of this area include movement of the eyes and mouth, relaying sensory messages, respiration, consciousness, cardiac function, involuntary movement sneezing, coughing, vomiting, and swallowing

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brainstem

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7
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back of the brain

A

cerebellum

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8
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coordinate voluntary muscle movements and to maintain posture, balance, and equilibrium

A

cerebellum

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9
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alerted by the blood vessels of sex hormones (3 kabilog)

A

estrogen, progesterone, testosterone

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9
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endocrine organ as well as part of the brain

A

hypotalamus

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10
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trigger the pituitary gland to increase or decrease its own hormones

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neurohormones

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11
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play a role in embryonic sexual differentiation of the gonads and external reproductive organs.

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sex hormones

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12
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regulate the ovarian & menstrual cycles

A

gonadotrophic hormones fsh & Lh

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13
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stimulates uterine contraction

A

oxytocin

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14
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enables milk production and emotional bonding

A

prolactin

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15
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prompts the testes to secrete testosterone

A

interstitial cell stimulating hormone

16
Q

provides nourishment and oxygen

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the circulatory system

17
Q

involved in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

A

the respiratory system

18
Q

eliminates body waste

A

the excretory system

19
Q

provides framework, mobility, strength and protection

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the musculoskeletal system

20
Q

absorbs water and nutrients and eliminates wastes

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the gastrointestinal system

21
Q

immune - competent cells that protect it from infectious agents like bacteria and viruses

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the immune system

22
Q

protects internal organs and maintains body temp

A

the skin