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What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?
medulla |
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cerebrum |
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cerebellum |
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brainstem |
The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.
In the heart, the __________ artery and vein manage blood flow to the lungs.
capillary |
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atrial |
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pulmonary |
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aorta |
The two largest veins in the body, the venae cavae, pass blood to the right ventricle which pumps the blood to the lungs through the pulmonary artery. Blood picks up oxygen in the lungs and returns it to the left atrium via the pulmonary vein.
What part of the nervous system controls simple reflexes?
cerebrum |
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medulla |
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autonomic |
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spinal cord |
The spinal cord connects the brain to the body's network of nerves. It carries impulses between all organs and the brain and controls simple reflexes.
Which of these is not a function of bone in the human skeletal system?
produce blood cells |
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protect bodily organs |
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store minerals |
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store vitamins |
Hard bones provide primary support for the endoskeleton while more flexible cartilage is found at the end of all bones, at the joints, and in the nose and ears. In addition to providing support and protecting bodily organs, bones also produce blood cells and store minerals like calcium.
Minerals, vitamins, and fiber are:
macronutrients |
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carbohydrates |
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micronutrients |
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proteins |
Minterals, vitamins, and fiber are micronutrients while proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are macronutrients.