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The cardiovascular system is also known as the circulatory system and functions as the chemically controlled plan that involves growth, maturity, metabolism, reproduction and human behavior. |
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The pituitary gland is known as the master gland of the body because it stimulates other glands to secrete hormones to maintain homeostasis. |
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Water and salts are absorbed in the stomach as well as alcohol and some medications. |
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The Integumentary System is made up of the skin, which is the second largest organ of the body, and its accessory components; sweat and oil glands, nails and hair. |
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The arrector pili, a smooth muscle, contracts causing hair to stand perpendicular to the skin's surface. |
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The inner ear contains the auditory ossicles; the malleus, incus and stapes. |
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The brain comprises about 97% of the central nervous system. |
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The sacral plexus consists of the nerves that extend from the vertebrae and affect the abdominal wall, genitals and lower limbs. |
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A reflex is a rapid, automatic response to a stimulus. |
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The motor/efferent nerves send messages to from the sensory receptors to the central nervous system. |
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