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The Muscular System

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Muscular System

Muscular System. Chapter 6. Functions of the Muscular System. Produces Movement-skeletal muscles are responsible for all locomotion and manipulation of the skeleton. Their speed and power help us stay safe.

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Protective Reflexes:

Protective Reflexes:. Non respiratory air movement into respiratory tract: Coughing Sneezing Hiccup Yawning. There are nerve endings in the epithelium of airways called irritant receptors. These respond to irritants & they may be mechanical as mucus / foreign particle in airways.

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