Questions and Answers
What is peristalsis?
The process of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract.
Which of the following organs are involved in the digestive system? (Select all that apply)
Match the following digestive organs with their functions:
Stomach = Digestion of food Liver = Production of bile Pancreas = Enzyme production for digestion Gall bladder = Storage of bile
What are the two types of digestion?
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What is the function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?
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The trachea has no role in the respiratory system.
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What is the main function of the kidneys?
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Which of the following are parts of the excretory system? (Select all that apply)
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Match the types of neurons with their functions:
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Study Notes
Digestive System
- Peristalsis is the rhythmic contraction of muscles in the digestive tract that moves food along the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
- Organs involved in the digestive system include:
- Oesophagus: Transports food from the mouth to the stomach .
- Stomach: Breaks down food with acids and enzymes.
- Liver: Produces bile for fat digestion and processes nutrients.
- Pancreas: Secretes digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.
- Gall bladder: Stores and releases bile into the small intestine.
- Small intestines: Nutrient absorption occurs here, aided by villi, which increase surface area.
- Large intestines: Absorbs water and forms waste products (feces).
- Types of digestion:
- Mechanical digestion: Physical breakdown of food (e.g., chewing) primarily occurs in the mouth and stomach.
- Chemical digestion: Enzymatic breakdown of food occurs in the stomach and small intestine.
Respiratory System
- Key components of the respiratory system:
- Nasal passage: Filters, warms, and humidifies air.
- Trachea: Airway that connects the larynx to the bronchi; covered by epiglottis to prevent food entering.
- Alveoli: Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs.
- Bronchi: Main passageways into the lungs, branching from the trachea.
- Bronchioles: Smaller branches of bronchi leading to alveoli.
- Diaphragm: Muscle that aids in breathing by contracting and relaxing.
- Ribs: Protect the lungs and assist with the mechanics of breathing.
- Structure and function of alveoli:
- Alveoli are surrounded by capillaries where oxygen enters the bloodstream and carbon dioxide is removed.
- Gas exchange process:
- Oxygen moves from alveoli into the blood, while carbon dioxide moves from blood into alveoli to be exhaled.
Nervous System
- Types of neurons:
- Dendrites: Receive messages from other neurons.
- Cell body: Contains the nucleus and processes information.
- Axon: Transmits electrical signals away from the cell body.
- Axon terminals: Release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons.
- Types of messages transmitted:
- Electrical signals within neurons carry impulses.
- Chemical signals (neurotransmitters) transmit messages between neurons.
- Brain regions and their brief functions:
- Frontal lobe: Responsible for reasoning, planning, and problem-solving.
- Parietal lobe: Processes sensory information, including touch and pain.
- Occipital lobe: Responsible for visual processing.
- Temporal lobe: Involved in auditory perception and memory.
- Cerebellum: Coordinates movement and balance.
- Brain stem: Controls basic life functions such as breathing and heartbeat.
Excretory System
- Components of the excretory system:
- The kidneys play a vital role in the urinary system by filtering waste products from the bloodstream, maintaining salt levels, and regulating overall fluid balance in the body.
- Ureters: Tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Bladder: Stores urine until excretion.
- Urethra: Tube through which urine is expelled from the body.
- Main functions of the kidneys:
- Maintain electrolyte balance, regulate blood pressure, and remove waste products from the blood.
Exam Focus
- The test will primarily cover the digestive, respiratory, and excretory systems, with a smaller emphasis on the nervous system.
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Test your knowledge on the digestive and respiratory systems. Define key terms like peristalsis and label the various organs involved in both systems along with their functions. This quiz covers essential concepts for a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy.
