nervous

Cards (6)

  • Damage to the cerebellum
    • Impairs motor coordination, affecting balance and precise movements
  • Insulin and glucagon balance blood sugar levels

    1. Insulin lowers glucose levels
    2. Glucagon raises glucose levels
    3. In response to dietary intake
  • Skeletal muscle movement
    Regulated by the somatic, not autonomic, nervous system, highlighting its role in conscious actions
  • The hypothalamus and anterior pituitary glands
    Interplay is crucial for regulating reproductive hormones and functions
  • The medulla oblongata
    • Controls vital functions, including breathing rate and heart function, crucial for life support
  • The sympathetic nervous system

    1. Triggers rapid heart rate and sweating during fear
    2. Countered by the parasympathetic system's calming effects