Anatomy of the Brain and Nervous System Functions
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Which type of muscle is found exclusively in the heart and contracts rhythmically to pump blood throughout the body?

  • Involuntary Muscles
  • Smooth Muscles
  • Cardiac Muscles (correct)
  • Skeletal Muscles
  • What is the body’s network of muscles that work together to enable movement, maintain posture, generate heat, and support various bodily functions called?

  • Circulatory System
  • Digestive System
  • Muscular System (correct)
  • Respiratory System
  • What type of bone is the stapes, which is mentioned as the shortest bone in the text?

  • Irregular Bone
  • Short Bone (correct)
  • Flat Bone
  • Long Bone
  • How many major types of muscle are mentioned in the text regarding their locations and functions?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for signaling when you are sleepy by releasing the hormone melatonin?

    <p>Epithalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nervous system division predominates in the 'rest and digest' phase, relaxing the body after stress or danger?

    <p>Parasympathetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

    <p>To connect the brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland releases hormones regulated directly by stimulation in the body?

    <p>Endocrine System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of gills in fish?

    <p>Absorbing oxygen from water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the integumentary exchange system in small-bodied invertebrates?

    <p>Exchanging gases through the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the two-way digestive system differ from the one-way digestive system?

    <p>Two-way system allows for both food intake and waste removal through a single opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Central Nervous System in the body?

    <p>Controlling voluntary movements and cognitive processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Vitamin A in animals?

    <p>Promoting vision, bone growth, and tooth development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during childbirth?

    <p>Oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of Iron in the body?

    <p>Aids in blood oxygen transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient is responsible for maintaining the body's fluid balance and nerve impulse function?

    <p>Potassium</p> Signup and view all the answers

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