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The
endocrine system
produces
hormones
that
regulate
various
bodily functions
such as
growth
,
metabolism
,
reproduction
, and
stress
response.
Parts and functions of the brain:
Frontal
lobe
:
For judgement, foresight, and
voluntary
movement
Smell
Temporal
lobe
:
For intellectual and emotional functions
Hearing
Parietal lobe
:
For comprehension of language
Occipital
lobe
:
Primary visual area
Cerebellum
:
Controls body posture, balance, and coordination
Brainstem
:
Controls breathing, digestion, heart rate, and blood pressure
Parts and functions of the nerve cell (neuron):
Dendrite
:
Receive signals from other neurons and
transmit
them towards the
cell body
Nucleus
:
Controls
the cell's
activities
and contains
genetic information
essential for its
function
and
reproduction
Cell body
:
Integrates
and
processes signals
from
dendrites
Axon
:
Carries signals away
from the
cell body
and towards other
neurons
or
cells
Axon terminal
:
Releases neurotransmitters
, chemical messengers that carry signals to the next neuron across the synapse
Parts and functions of the male reproductive system:
Testes
:
Generate sperm cells
Penis
:
Male external genitalia
used for
copulation
Scrotum
:
Keeps the testes at an
optimal temperature
for sperm production
Epididymis
:
Stores
and
matures sperm cells
produced in the testes
Urethra
:
Passage
for
seminal fluid
and
urine
to
leave
the
body
Vas deferens
:
Carries mature sperm
from the epididymis to the
urethra
during
ejaculation
Prostate gland
:
Protects and nourishes sperm cells
Seminal vesicle:
Secretes
fluid rich in
sugars
and
proteins
that mix with
sperm
to form
seminal fluid
Parts and functions of the female reproductive system:
Ovary
:
Produces
and
releases eggs
(ova) through
ovulation
Vagina
:
Female
external genitalia
used for copulation
Cervix
:
Allows
sperm cells
to
enter
the
uterus
and
protects
the
uterus
from
infections
Fallopian tube
:
Carries
eggs
from the
ovaries
to the
uterus
and
provides
the site for fertilization
Uterine cavity:
Provides a protective and nourishing environment and supports the implantation, growth, and development of a fetus during pregnancy
Parts and functions of the endocrine system:
Hypothalamus
(The
Regulator
of
hormones
):
Secretes
hormones that regulate bodily functions like
hunger
,
thirst
,
body temperature
, and
sleep
Pituitary gland
(The
Master gland
or the "
boss
"
gland
)
:
Secretes
hormones that regulate
growth
,
metabolism
,
reproduction
, and other
bodily
functions
Pineal gland:
Produces melatonin hormone that helps regulate sleep
Thyroid gland:
Produces hormones that
regulate
metabolism, energy production, and growth
Adrenal gland:
Secretes adrenaline as stress and emergency responders
Pancreas
:
Produces
insulin hormones
that help regulate
blood sugar levels
The
respiratory system
brings
oxygen
to the body's
tissues
and removes
carbon dioxide
from them.