Physiology Overview

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What is the main function of the skeletal system?

Back

Provides structure for the body.

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Which type of tissue is responsible for receiving and transmitting nerve impulses?

Back

Nervous tissue.

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What is the simplest level of organization in multicellular organisms?

Back

Cell.

Front

What does the nervous system control?

Back

Both voluntary and involuntary actions.

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Which organ is a main part of the circulatory system?

Back

Heart.

Front

What is the primary function of the muscular system?

Back

Facilitates movement of the body.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body.

Front

What are the two main types of cells in the nervous system?

Back

Neurons and glial cells.

Front

What is the role of the respiratory system?

Back

To exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment.

Front

What is the function of red blood cells?

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To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.