OTHER SYSTEM Flashcards
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most important sexual organ of the human body
brain
brain can be divided into 3 parts:
cerebrum, brain stem, cerebellum
composed of right and left hemispheres, which are joined by the corpus callosum
cerebrum
functions of ____ include initiation of movement, coordination of movement, temperature, touch, vision, hearing, judgment, reasoning, problem-solving, emotions, and learning.
cerebrum
middle of the brain
brainstem
functions of this area include movement of the eyes and mouth, relaying sensory messages, respiration, consciousness, cardiac function, involuntary movement sneezing, coughing, vomiting, and swallowing
brainstem
back of the brain
cerebellum
coordinate voluntary muscle movements and to maintain posture, balance, and equilibrium
cerebellum
alerted by the blood vessels of sex hormones (3 kabilog)
estrogen, progesterone, testosterone
endocrine organ as well as part of the brain
hypotalamus
trigger the pituitary gland to increase or decrease its own hormones
neurohormones
play a role in embryonic sexual differentiation of the gonads and external reproductive organs.
sex hormones
regulate the ovarian & menstrual cycles
gonadotrophic hormones fsh & Lh
stimulates uterine contraction
oxytocin
enables milk production and emotional bonding
prolactin
prompts the testes to secrete testosterone
interstitial cell stimulating hormone
provides nourishment and oxygen
the circulatory system
involved in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
the respiratory system
eliminates body waste
the excretory system
provides framework, mobility, strength and protection
the musculoskeletal system
absorbs water and nutrients and eliminates wastes
the gastrointestinal system
immune - competent cells that protect it from infectious agents like bacteria and viruses
the immune system
protects internal organs and maintains body temp
the skin