Nervous System

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What regulates calcium levels in your body?

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Parathyroid gland regulates calcium levels in the body.

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What do olfactory cells help you to do?

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Olfactory cells help you to smell.

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What is the function of the axon terminal?

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The axon terminal transmits signals to other neurons or muscles.

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What are dendrites?

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Dendrites are the parts of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.

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What is the ear canal?

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The ear canal is a tube that carries sound from the outer ear to the eardrum.

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What is the cochlea?

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The cochlea is a spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear that converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

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What is the role of the thymus?

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The thymus is involved in the development of T-cells, which are crucial for the immune system.

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What is the function of the cell body in a neuron?

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The cell body contains the nucleus and organelles, and it integrates signals received from dendrites.

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What is the function of the axon?

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The axon transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

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What is the olfactory bulb?

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The olfactory bulb processes information about smells from the olfactory cells.