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Which of the following is NOT a function of the nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the nervous system?
- Processing sensory information
- Regulating body temperature
- Controlling muscle movement
- Producing hormones (correct)
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
- To break down food into nutrients
- To filter waste products from the blood
- To transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body (correct)
- To regulate blood sugar levels
Which organ is a part of BOTH the nervous and the endocrine systems?
Which organ is a part of BOTH the nervous and the endocrine systems?
- Stomach
- Heart
- Lungs
- Brain (correct)
How does the endocrine system differ from the nervous system in regulating bodily functions?
How does the endocrine system differ from the nervous system in regulating bodily functions?
Which of the following is an example of the interconnectedness of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems?
Which of the following is an example of the interconnectedness of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems?
Flashcards
Nervous System
Nervous System
Regulates body functions and higher mental functions through nerve impulses.
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Controls functions of muscles and glands by secreting hormones.
Cardiovascular System
Cardiovascular System
Pumps oxygen-poor blood to lungs and oxygen-rich blood to tissues.
Oxygen-rich blood
Oxygen-rich blood
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Reproductive Organs
Reproductive Organs
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Study Notes
Nervous System
- Regulates body functions
- Provides sensation, movement, automatic functions, and higher mental functions via nerve impulses
Endocrine System
- Regulates body functions
- Regulates the functions of muscles, glands, and other tissues through the secretion of chemicals called hormones
Cardiovascular System
- Pumps and delivers oxygen-poor blood to the lungs and oxygen-rich blood to the tissues
- Removes wastes from the tissues
- Transports cells, nutrients, and other substances
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