Human Physiology: Muscular, Lymphatic, Respiratory Systems
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What system is primarily responsible for thermoregulation on a cold winter day?

  • Excretory system
  • Muscular system (correct)
  • Lymphatic system
  • Circulatory system
  • During exercise, what stimulates an increase in the rate and depth of breathing?

  • Increased heart rate
  • Increased body temperature
  • Increased oxygen levels in the blood
  • Decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood (correct)
  • What is the primary function of the excretory system in maintaining homeostasis?

  • Regulation of body temperature
  • Removal of metabolic wastes from the bloodstream (correct)
  • Development of a fever in response to infection
  • Regulation of blood pressure
  • What is the range of a normal resting heart rate for an average adult human?

    <p>60-80 beats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the crucial aspect of the circulatory system during a marathon race under scorching temperatures?

    <p>Transportation of oxygen to sustain muscle function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of arteries in the cardiovascular system?

    <p>To carry blood away from the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neuron is primarily responsible for transmitting sensory information, such as pain, in the nervous system?

    <p>Sensory neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the enzyme amylase in the digestive system?

    <p>To break down carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the parathyroid hormone (PTH) released by the parathyroid gland?

    <p>To increase blood calcium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nervous system?

    <p>To coordinate voluntary and involuntary actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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