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Which gland in the human body controls blood pressure?
Which gland in the human body controls blood pressure?
- Adrenal gland (correct)
- Endocrine gland
- Nephron
- Pineal gland
What is the mode of transmission of malaria to the human body?
What is the mode of transmission of malaria to the human body?
- Sleep wake cycle
- A disease caused by protozoan
- Red blood cells
- Female Anopheles mosquito (correct)
Which gland regulates the sleep-wake cycle in the human body?
Which gland regulates the sleep-wake cycle in the human body?
- Pineal gland (correct)
- Endocrine gland
- Nephron
- Adrenal gland
What are the narrow tube-like structures in the kidney called?
What are the narrow tube-like structures in the kidney called?
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Study Notes
Human Body Systems
- The adrenal gland, located on top of the kidneys, controls blood pressure by regulating the amount of fluids in the body and the constriction of blood vessels.
Disease Transmission
- Malaria is transmitted to the human body through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito.
Sleep Regulation
- The pineal gland, a small endocrine gland located in the brain, regulates the sleep-wake cycle, also known as the circadian rhythm, by producing the hormone melatonin.
Kidney Anatomy
- The narrow tube-like structures in the kidney are called nephrons, which are the functional units responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood.
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