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What is the primary function of the nervous system?
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
- To digest food
- To regulate body temperature
- To communicate information about surroundings (correct)
- To produce hormones
Which of the following components are part of the nervous system?
Which of the following components are part of the nervous system?
- Blood and plasma
- Neurons and glia (correct)
- Muscles and tendons
- Organs and tissues
How is the nervous system broadly categorized?
How is the nervous system broadly categorized?
- Peripheral nervous system and central nervous system (correct)
- Sensory system and motor system
- Central nervous system and lymphatic system
- Autonomic nervous system and somatic nervous system
What role do glia play in the nervous system?
What role do glia play in the nervous system?
Who is Dr. Renato S.A. Vega?
Who is Dr. Renato S.A. Vega?
What comprises the central nervous system?
What comprises the central nervous system?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for voluntary movement?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for voluntary movement?
What is the function of the ventromedial area in the brain?
What is the function of the ventromedial area in the brain?
Which division is associated with involuntary control of visceral motors?
Which division is associated with involuntary control of visceral motors?
What is the main focus of endocrinology?
What is the main focus of endocrinology?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the endocrine system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the endocrine system?
What role do sensory neurons play in the nervous system?
What role do sensory neurons play in the nervous system?
The lateral area of the brain is known for which function?
The lateral area of the brain is known for which function?
What distinguishes endocrine organs from other glands?
What distinguishes endocrine organs from other glands?
Which gland is NOT part of the human endocrine system?
Which gland is NOT part of the human endocrine system?
What does the autonomic nervous system control?
What does the autonomic nervous system control?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system has fibers responsible for carrying signals from the CNS to the muscles?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system has fibers responsible for carrying signals from the CNS to the muscles?
What role do neurohormones play in the endocrine system?
What role do neurohormones play in the endocrine system?
Which process includes both catabolism and anabolism?
Which process includes both catabolism and anabolism?
What is the primary role of hormone-producing organs in the endocrine system?
What is the primary role of hormone-producing organs in the endocrine system?
What characterizes Type I diabetes?
What characterizes Type I diabetes?
Which system includes cranial and spinal nerves?
Which system includes cranial and spinal nerves?
Which statement about the pancreas is correct?
Which statement about the pancreas is correct?
Which component is primarily responsible for hormone production in the endocrine system?
Which component is primarily responsible for hormone production in the endocrine system?
What role do glucocorticoids play in metabolism?
What role do glucocorticoids play in metabolism?
What is the relationship between the circulatory system and the endocrine system?
What is the relationship between the circulatory system and the endocrine system?
In the human brain, what function do the cortex, limbic system, and midsections serve?
In the human brain, what function do the cortex, limbic system, and midsections serve?
What is the function of the liver in relation to IGF-1?
What is the function of the liver in relation to IGF-1?
What hormone is secreted by the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?
What hormone is secreted by the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?
Which of the following is a function of Prolactin (PRL)?
Which of the following is a function of Prolactin (PRL)?
Which hormone is necessary for normal growth and maturation?
Which hormone is necessary for normal growth and maturation?
What does Luteinizing Hormone (LH) primarily regulate?
What does Luteinizing Hormone (LH) primarily regulate?
What condition is known as thyrotoxicosis?
What condition is known as thyrotoxicosis?
What is hypothyroidism characterized by?
What is hypothyroidism characterized by?
What role does Melanin Stimulating Hormone (MSH) play?
What role does Melanin Stimulating Hormone (MSH) play?
What is the primary effect of thyroxine (T4) on metabolism?
What is the primary effect of thyroxine (T4) on metabolism?
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Study Notes
Nervous System Overview
- Composed of neurons and glial cells that support neuron function.
- Divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).
- CNS includes the brain and spinal cord; PNS consists of sensory and motor neurons.
Peripheral Nervous System
- Sensory (Afferent) Division relays information from sensory receptors to the CNS.
- Motor (Efferent) Division carries commands from the CNS to the effectors (muscles and glands).
- Autonomic Nervous System (involuntary control) includes sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
- Somatic Nervous System (voluntary control) manages skeletal muscle contraction.
Central Regulation in the Brain
- Ventromedial area functions as the satiety center, regulating feelings of fullness.
- Lateral area acts as the feeding center, influencing loss of appetite.
- Preoptic Area is crucial for thermoregulation.
Endocrine System Overview
- Composed of glands producing hormones that regulate bodily functions.
- Functions include growth/development regulation, tissue function control, reproductive support, and metabolism regulation.
- Often referred to as ductless glands due to lack of ducts linking them to specific body parts.
Key Endocrine Components
- Hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas are major glands.
- Pituitary gland secretes several key hormones, including:
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) – stimulates thyroid hormone production.
- Prolactin (PRL) – supports breastfeeding and regulates reproductive functions.
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) – play roles in reproductive health.
Disorders Related to Endocrine Function
- Thyrotoxicosis – overactivity of the thyroid leading to excess T4.
- Hypothyroidism – insufficient T4 due to iodine deficiency, causing thyroid enlargement.
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Type I – caused by insufficient insulin production.
- Type II – characterized by insulin resistance in tissues.
Summary Points
- Terminal endings of nerve cells located in the palms and feet.
- Brain organization includes cortex, limbic system, and midsections for different cognitive processes (what, how, why).
- Hypothalamus neuropeptides regulate anterior pituitary hormones but not the other lobes.
- Liver produces IGF-1 and its binding proteins; involved in growth and animal production (e.g., milk synthesis).
- Pancreas functions as both an exocrine and endocrine gland, controlling glucose metabolism through insulin and glucagon.
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