muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled
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what do involuntary muscles control?
actions of the stomach, intestines, blood vessels and other organs
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what are 3 functions of muscles?
movement of body parts, maintenance of posture and production of body heat.
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what is body posture?
Posture is how you hold your body.
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What is menstruation?
shedding of the endometrium (lining of the uterus)
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How long is menstrual flow usually?
3- 7 days
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What are the two female sex hormones?
estrogen and progesterone
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What is the male sex hormone?
testosterone
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what is the endometrium ?
inner lining of the uterus
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where are the eggs stored in a woman's body?
ovaries
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What does the endocrine system do?
Endocrine glands secretes chemicals (hormones) that deliver messages through the bloodstream to distant tissue
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pituitary gland
The endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands.
