influence female traits, & support reproductive function

voluntary control of body movements

__ are cells with the special ability to carry signals or impulses

ovary releases only one egg every __ days

organ located within the skull. organizer & distributor of information

secretes thick & clear mucus

produces sperm cells

monthly changes that takes place in female reproduction

stimulates growth, and controls the functions of other glands

regulates body metabolism, and causes storage of calcium in bones

serves as passageway of eggs from the ovary to the uterus

the ovary releases an egg on day __

the space between neurons are called __

serves as a channel for signals between the brain & the rest of the body

controls the calcium levels in your body, and normalizes bone growth

excessive secretion of growth hormone

serves as a site of egg implantation

cell in nervous system

where do information transmits?

secretes a slighty alkaline milky fluid that is discharged as part of the semen

regulates blood sugar levels

controls automatic functions such as breathing, digestion, heart rate, & blood pressure

involuntary control of body movements

activated when body is in a dynamic role or stress (sweating, increased heart rate & breathing, dilation of pupil, etc.)

menstruation could happen between what age?

a neuron has a cell body containing the __

nerves that carry motor & sensory signals

carries sperm from testes to urethra

nerve fibers that carry information into & out of the brain stem

secretes a fluid that makes up most of the components of the semen

sac of skin that holds the testis

the endocrine gland consists of glands that secrete chemicals called __

this controls posture, balance, and coordination

a nerve impulse is an __ moving along a neuron

deficiency of growth hormone

__ is any factor in the environment that may trigger a nerve impulse.

is the state reached when each part of the body functions in equilibrium with other parts.

the system involved in sexual reproduction

maintains body functions & restores the body to normal or relaxed mode

nerve cells are also called __

main processing center for the entire nervous system

carries sperm & urine out of the body

this is the large, upper part of the brain that controls activity & thought

control maturation & male characteristics

prepares the body for action incase of emergency

the cycle continues for about __ years

enables the body to produce certain antibodies

produces egg cells

iodine deficiency

receives the penis of male during mating

__ is called when a nerve impulse comes to the end of an axon, it produces chemical

connects the central nervous system to the organs & limbs