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Your body is an amazing system! The human body is made up of groups of organs, called organ systems, that work together to keep the body in balance. In this section, we'll travel from the circulatory system, to the nervous system, to the immune system and beyond. Learn about the amazing biology that keeps your body ticking!
Mind–body problem. René Descartes ' illustration of mind–body dualism. Descartes believed inputs were passed on by the sensory organs to the epiphysis in the brain and from there to the immaterial spirit. The mind–body problem is a philosophical problem concerning the relationship between thought and consciousness in the human mind, and ...
Figure 26.2.2 – Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH): ADH is produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland. It causes the kidneys to retain water, constricts arterioles in the peripheral circulation, and affects some social behaviors in mammals. ADH has two major effects.
Nuts and seeds, legumes, leafy green vegetables, seafood, chocolate, artichokes, "hard" drinking water. Phosphorus. Important for healthy bones and teeth; found in every cell; part of the system that maintains acid-base balance. Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk. Potassium. Needed for proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
The human body has a number of mechanisms that are the first line of defence against an infection. The non-specific defence systems of the human body against pathogens include: The skin. The nose. The trachea and bronchi. The stomach. The different mechanisms can be divided into biochemical and physical defences.
Proteins serve as buffers, meaning that they help to prevent the pH of the body from getting too high or too low. Transport. Transport proteins move molecules through circulation or across cell membranes. One example is hemoglobin that transports oxygen through the body. We will see a number of other examples as we move through class. Immune ...
Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like 1.________ is the belief that the mind and body are separate entities., 2. Which of the following statements is consistent with the monistic view of the mind-body question? a. Mind and body are separate. b. The body can influence the mind through the actions of the pineal gland. c. The mind is spiritual, while the body is made ...
