Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
What is the term for the muscular movement of the esophagus that helps move food down into the stomach?
In which part of the digestive system does food stay for approximately 4 hours?
What is the function of the villi in the small intestine?
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Which organ produces digestive juices that are added to the small intestine?
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What is the term for the partially digested food that forms in the stomach?
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What is the primary function of the Cerebrum?
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What is the approximate speed at which messages travel through the nerves?
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What is the primary function of the muscular system?
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Which type of muscle is found in the digestive tract and blood vessels?
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How many neurons are present in the human body?
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What is the term for the substance stored in muscles that provides energy?
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What is the function of the hypothalamus?
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Which part of the brain controls the opposite side of the body?
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What happens when muscles are overworked and lack oxygen?
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What is the largest muscle in the human body?
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What is the function of the Endocrine System?
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What is the main function of villi in the small intestine?
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What is unique about how skeletal muscles work?
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What is the primary function of the lungs in the respiratory system?
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Which of the following is NOT a major structure in the excretory system?
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What is the role of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
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What happens to oxygen in the process of gas exchange in the lungs?
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What is the role of the anus in the digestive system?
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What is the primary function of the hormone produced by the thyroid gland?
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Which gland is responsible for producing the hormone estrogen?
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What is the role of the thymus gland in the endocrine system?
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What is the primary function of the hormone produced by the pineal gland?
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What is the effect of aging on hormone production in the body?
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How do hormones reach their target organs in the body?
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