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What system is primarily responsible for thermoregulation on a cold winter day?
Muscular system
During exercise, what stimulates an increase in the rate and depth of breathing?
Decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood
What is the primary function of the excretory system in maintaining homeostasis?
Removal of metabolic wastes from the bloodstream
What is the range of a normal resting heart rate for an average adult human?
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What is the crucial aspect of the circulatory system during a marathon race under scorching temperatures?
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What is the primary function of arteries in the cardiovascular system?
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Which type of neuron is primarily responsible for transmitting sensory information, such as pain, in the nervous system?
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What is the primary function of the enzyme amylase in the digestive system?
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What is the primary function of the parathyroid hormone (PTH) released by the parathyroid gland?
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What is the primary function of the nervous system?
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