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a) Cervical
Located in the neck, the cervical spine is the uppermost part of the spinal column. It supports your head, protects your spinal cord, and allows for a wide range of head and neck movement. However, despite its flexibility, the cervical spine is also highly vulnerable to injury due to its location and mobility.
Fun fact: Both humans and giraffes have the same number of cervical vertebrae: seven. (Giraffes’ neck bones are just much longer!)
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Answer:
a) Heart rate
An ECG (electrocardiogram) records the electrical signals in your heart that trigger heartbeats. Each heartbeat produces a wave pattern, and the ECG can track the timing between waves, thus calculating your heart rate.
Fun fact: While a normal resting heart rate typically ranges from 60 to 100 bpm, athletes can have lower rates due to stronger heart efficiency — as low as 30 bpm!
Answer:
c) Pituitary gland
This pea-shaped endocrine gland sits behind the bridge of your nose, below the hypothalamus; it’s responsible for the production and release of several hormones that contribute to important bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and response to stress.
Fun fact: The pituitary gland is often referred to as the “master” gland because it controls the function of many other glands in the endocrine system.