Bio156 Quiz Chapter 16 (part 2)
Which endocrine glands are associated with the kidneys?
adrenal glands
The pectoral girdle supports the _____________?
arms
The part of the brain that is responsible for coordination during movement is the ____________.
cerebellum
Neurons contain _____________, which can receive signals from other neurons.
dendrites
Which component is responsible for initially stimulating a muscle contraction?
electrochemical signals
Which part of the nervous system directly controls the digestive system?
parasympathetic nervous system
Most of the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary perform what function?
regulate production of other hormones
What kind of muscle tissue is found surrounding the urinary bladder?
smooth
What is the function of the hormone erythropoietin?
stimulates production of red blood cells
Among other bones, the axial skeleton includes the ______________?
thoracic cage and vertebral column
