- What is the main function of the circulatory system?
- Transport.
- What is the primary organ of the respiratory system?
- Lungs.
- What is the purpose of the digestive system?
- Nutrient absorption.
- What is the role of red blood cells in the body?
- Oxygen transport.
- What is the name of the body’s master gland?
- Pituitary.
- What is the function of the cerebellum in the brain?
- Coordination.
- What is the purpose of the urinary system?
- Waste elimination.
- What is the primary function of white blood cells?
- Immune defense.
- What is the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
- Insulin.
- What is the process by which oxygen is transported in the blood?
- Oxygenation.
- What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?
- Enzyme production.
- What is the purpose of the lymphatic system?
- Immune response.
- What is the main function of the skeletal system?
- Support.
- What is the name of the body’s largest organ?
- Skin.
- What is the function of the adrenal glands?
- Hormone regulation.
- What is the role of platelets in blood?
- Clotting.
- What is the name of the body’s main energy currency?
- ATP.
- What is the function of the medulla oblongata in the brain?
- Vital functions control.
- What is the hormone responsible for regulating water balance in the body?
- ADH.
- What is the purpose of the reproductive system?
- Reproduction.
- What is the name for breaking down food into smaller molecules?
- Digestion.
- What is the function of the hypothalamus in the brain?
- Homeostasis regulation.
- What is the purpose of the alveoli in the lungs?
- Gas exchange.
- What is the hormone responsible for the stress response?
- Cortisol.
- What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
- Blood circulation.
- What is the purpose of the gallbladder?
- Bile storage.
- What is the role of the thymus gland?
- Immune system maturation.
- What is the hormone responsible for regulating metabolism?
- Thyroxine.
- What is the function of the spleen?
- Blood filtration.
- What is the purpose of the nephrons in the kidneys?
- Filtration.
- What is the hormone responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during childbirth?
- Oxytocin.
- What is the function of the cerebrum in the brain?
- Consciousness.
- What is the name for the process of muscle contraction?
- Contraction.
- What is the purpose of the mucus in the respiratory system?
- Protection.
- What is the hormone responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood?
- Parathyroid hormone.
- What is the function of the eustachian tube?
- Pressure equalization.
- What is the purpose of the urinary bladder?
- Urine storage.
- What is the hormone responsible for promoting bone growth?
- Growth hormone.
- What is the main function of the liver?
- Metabolism.
- What is the name for the body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions?
- Homeostasis.
- What is the role of the corpus callosum in the brain?
- Communication between hemispheres.
- What is the purpose of the peristalsis in the digestive system?
- Food propulsion.
- What is the hormone responsible for regulating blood pressure?
- Aldosterone.
- What is the function of the optic nerve?
- Vision transmission.
- What is the name for the process of nerve impulse transmission?
- Action potential.
- What is the purpose of the villi in the small intestine?
- Nutrient absorption.
- What is the hormone responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles?
- Melatonin.
- What is the role of the corpus luteum in the reproductive system?
- Progesterone production.
- What is the function of the tympanic membrane?
- Sound transmission.
- What is the purpose of the synovial fluid in joints?
- Lubrication.
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