Chapter 12 test study giudes

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A group of parts that work together is called a

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System

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Sound waves travel to the eardrum in the middle ear where they are converted into vibrations. Within the inner ear, the cochlea converts these vibrations into

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Nerve Impulses

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The way the endocrine system maintains homeostasis is often compared to a(n)

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Heating system that turns a furnace on and off to control a room's temperature

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The monthly cycle of changes in the female reproductive system is called the ____ cycle

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Menstrual

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The ____ is composed of the nerves of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems

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Peripheral nervous system

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What is the function of the cochlea in the ear?

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The cochlea converts vibrations from sound waves into nerve impulses.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment.

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What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

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The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.

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What is the role of the endocrine system?

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The endocrine system regulates bodily functions through hormones.

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What is a feedback system?

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A feedback system is a process that uses the conditions of one component to regulate another.