| Questions | 5 |
| Topics | Central & Peripheral Nervous Systems, Convection, Minerals, Ovulation, Stomach |
The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the peripheral nervous system which is the network of nerve cells (neurons) that collect and distribute signals from the central nervous system throughout the body.
Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas. Examples of heat transfer by convection include water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee.
Small quantities of certain minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, and salt are important for nutrition and health.
Approximately every 28 days during female ovulation an egg (ovum) is released from one of the ovaries and travels through the oviduct (fallopian tube) and into the uterus. At the same time, the endometrial lining of the uterus becomes prepared for implantation.
Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.