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What is a neuron?

The basic functional unit of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information.

What is the myelin sheath?

Formed by schwann cells, it insulates axons in the peripheral nervous system.

What is a synapse?

Junction between two neurons where communication occurs using chemical messengers.

What is the brainstem?

The part of the brain responsible for regulating basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

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What is the dura mater?

The tough, fibrous, outermost layer of the meninges.

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What is the occipital lobe?

Part of the Cerebrum primarily responsible for processing visual information.

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What is the central sulcus?

Separates the frontal and parietal lobes of the cerebrum.

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What is the thalamus?

Acts as a major relay center for sensory information going to the cerebrum.

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What is the cerebellum?

Crucial for balance, coordination, and motor learning.

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What is the sinoatrial (SA) node?

Heart's pacemaker, initiates heartbeat.

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What is inspiration?

The process of breathing in.

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What is digestion?

The process by which food is broken down into smaller molecules.

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What is the esophagus?

The muscular tube that transports food from the pharynx to the stomach.

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What are the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum?

The three main parts of the small intestine.

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What are lipids?

Bile, produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, aids in the digestion of which macronutrient?

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What is plasma?

The liquid component of blood.

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What is lymph fluid?

Liquid in blood that lacks significant amounts of protein.

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What is the diaphragm?

The primary muscle responsible for breathing.

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