Digestive System: Accessory Organs

Which organ produces bile to aid in digestion?

Which organ secretes enzymes to help break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates?

Which organ is responsible for storing and concentrating bile?

Which organ releases amylase to begin the digestion of carbohydrates?

Which organ plays a role in both digestion and endocrine function by producing insulin and glucagon?

What is the primary function of the We Function?

Which process is NOT a function of the We Function?

In addition to producing, storing, and eliminating urine, what else does the We Function regulate?

Which aspect is NOT regulated by the We Function?

What is a crucial role of the We Function in maintaining homeostasis?

What term describes the condition of equilibrium in the body's internal environment?

Which of the following processes is responsible for maintaining the body's internal equilibrium?

In the context of biological systems, what does 'minirals' refer to?

Which term best describes a state where the body's internal environment is unstable and out of balance?

What physiological response helps regulate body temperature and maintain internal equilibrium?

Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?

What term is used for the upper and lower portions of the body when divided by the transverse plane?

In which direction does a transverse plane cut through the body?

Which of the following planes divides the body into front and back portions?

If a cut is made along a transverse plane, which direction will be used?

What is the main difference between hormones and nerve impulses in terms of speed?

Which of the following best describes a feedback system?

How does the speed of hormone action compare to the speed of a feedback loop process?

In what way does a feedback system differ from nerve impulses?

What is the key function of a feedback loop in the body?