4 Questions
Which gland in the human body controls blood pressure?
Adrenal gland
What is the mode of transmission of malaria to the human body?
Female Anopheles mosquito
Which gland regulates the sleep-wake cycle in the human body?
Pineal gland
What are the narrow tube-like structures in the kidney called?
Nephron
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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