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Dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin are chemicals that act as neurotransmitters in the brain and affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Dopamine helps with attention, movement, reward and happiness. Norepinephrine provides energy and triggers the fight or flight response. Serotonin influences sleep, self-confidence, and appetite.
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The document discusses the three main types of muscles in the body - skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles. Skeletal muscles are striated and help the body move by holding bones and allowing movement. Smooth muscles are involuntary and found in internal organs. Cardiac muscles are found only in the heart and pump blood throughout the body. Muscles work with bones to allow movement and provide shape to the body. Exercise, healthy eating, and brain signals help keep muscles running properly.
Kidney project
The kidney is an organ located behind the liver that filters waste from the blood and regulates fluid balance. It is roughly the size and shape of a kidney bean, with each person having two kidneys containing over 1 million filtering units called nephrons. Some key facts are that the kidney is around 4 inches long, helps remove waste from the body through urine, and can be damaged by conditions like kidney stones, failure, smoking, illegal drugs, and diabetes.
Hi, i'm the brain
The brain is located inside the skull and protected by the cranium. It has four lobes - the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes - as well as a cerebellum and brain stem. The brain can be kept healthy by eating omega-3 foods and doing puzzles/games, while smoking and lack of sleep can harm it. The brain controls emotions, movement, and other body functions through the nervous system.
Eye power point
The human eyes, or globes, are located in the skull. They weigh 28 grams and are one of the five senses. The eyes are the most complex organ except for the brain and rely on the optic nerve and brain to see. The eyes contain muscles, tear ducts that produce tears to protect and moisten the eyes, and a colored iris inside a ball of white jelly. Without eyes, people would not be able to see anything at all and would miss over 85% of their knowledge from vision.
Brain
The document is a presentation by the brain about its role and importance. It describes how the brain works with the brain stem and cerebellum. It oversees communication between all body systems using neurons. It is responsible for learning, growth, movement, senses and higher-level thinking. The brain needs protection from the skull and spine as well as nutrients to function properly. Potential issues include diseases that damage brain cells and injuries that impact the brain or spinal cord. The brain controls neurons while the heart controls blood flow. Exercise strengthens the heart while thinking strengthens the brain. The body cannot function without the brain's control of vision, hearing, balance, problem-solving and movement.
Boney bones
Bones are an important part of the human body that provide structure, protect organs, and allow for movement. There are two types of bones - spongy bones that bend without breaking, and compact bones with a similar composition to rocks. Bones work with other body parts to keep the body functioning through actions like breathing, walking, and stretching. Bones are living tissues that continuously grow and change through cells that build bone matter as a person develops from a baby to an adult.
The amazing muscles!
The document discusses the three main types of muscles in the body - skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles. Skeletal muscles are striated and help the body move by holding bones and allowing movement. Smooth muscles are involuntary and found in internal organs. Cardiac muscles are found only in the heart and pump blood throughout the body. Muscles work with bones to allow movement and provide shape to the body. Exercise, healthy eating, and brain signals help muscles function properly. Without muscles, the body would be unable to move, breathe, or pump blood.
Boney bones
Bones are an important part of the human body that provide structure, protect organs, and allow for movement. There are two types of bones - spongy bones that bend without breaking, and compact bones with a similar composition to rocks. Bones work with other body parts to keep the body functioning through actions like breathing, walking, and stretching. Bones are living tissues that continuously grow and change through cells that build bone matter as a person grows from a baby to an adult. The human body starts with around 300 bones at formation that decrease to around 206 bones in adulthood.
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