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What is the primary function of the gallbladder?
What is the primary function of the gallbladder?
- To absorb water and electrolytes
- To produce urine
- To filter waste from the blood
- To store and concentrate bile (correct)
Which organ is part of the large intestine?
Which organ is part of the large intestine?
- Appendix (correct)
- Stomach
- Liver
- Kidneys
Which structure plays a key role in synthesizing urine?
Which structure plays a key role in synthesizing urine?
- Colon
- Nephrons (correct)
- Sphincter muscles
- Gallbladder
What occurs when the diaphragm contracts?
What occurs when the diaphragm contracts?
What is urea a byproduct of?
What is urea a byproduct of?
Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for forming feces?
Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for forming feces?
The function of the sphincter muscles in the urinary system is to:
The function of the sphincter muscles in the urinary system is to:
Where are the kidneys located in the human body?
Where are the kidneys located in the human body?
What is appendicitis?
What is appendicitis?
Which portion of the intestines is referred to as the rectum?
Which portion of the intestines is referred to as the rectum?
What is the primary role of the large intestine?
What is the primary role of the large intestine?
What stimulates the contraction of the diaphragm during breathing?
What stimulates the contraction of the diaphragm during breathing?
Which organ is primarily responsible for processing urea in the blood?
Which organ is primarily responsible for processing urea in the blood?
What function does the appendix serve in the digestive system?
What function does the appendix serve in the digestive system?
How does urine move from the kidneys to the bladder?
How does urine move from the kidneys to the bladder?
What occurs during appendectomy surgery?
What occurs during appendectomy surgery?
What structural feature helps to hold the bladder in place?
What structural feature helps to hold the bladder in place?
Which part of the gastrointestinal system directly connects the small intestine to the large intestine?
Which part of the gastrointestinal system directly connects the small intestine to the large intestine?
What is a key function of the sphincter muscles in the urinary system?
What is a key function of the sphincter muscles in the urinary system?
What is the average length of the ureters?
What is the average length of the ureters?
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Study Notes
Gastrointestinal System
- Anus: The exit point of the digestive tract for waste expulsion.
- Appendectomy: Surgical procedure to remove the appendix due to appendicitis.
- Appendicitis: Condition characterized by appendix inflammation; requires urgent medical intervention.
- Appendix: A small, functionally insignificant tube at the junction of the large and small intestine.
- Colon: The last portion of the intestine, also known as the large intestine or large bowel; spans three to four feet, excluding the rectum.
- Diaphragm: A dome-shaped muscle that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities; its contraction increases chest volume.
- Gallbladder: A pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver; functions to store, concentrate, and release bile for digestion.
- Large Intestine: Comprising the ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid colon; absorbs water and electrolytes from the liquid contents received from the small intestine to form feces.
- Liver: One of the largest organs with over 5,000 functions, crucial for various metabolic processes.
Genitourinary System
- Urinary System: Eliminates waste like urea, which is formed during the protein breakdown (e.g., from meat and vegetables).
- Kidneys: Bean-shaped organs located near the middle back; responsible for filtering blood and removing urea through nephrons.
- Ureters: Two thin tubes (8 to 10 inches long) that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder, utilizing muscular contractions.
- Bladder: A hollow, muscular organ that resembles a balloon; positioned in the pelvis and supported by ligaments.
- Sphincter Muscles: Muscles that tightly encircle the bladder's opening into the urethra, controlling urine passage outside the body.
Gastrointestinal System
- Anus: The exit point of the digestive tract for waste expulsion.
- Appendectomy: Surgical procedure to remove the appendix due to appendicitis.
- Appendicitis: Condition characterized by appendix inflammation; requires urgent medical intervention.
- Appendix: A small, functionally insignificant tube at the junction of the large and small intestine.
- Colon: The last portion of the intestine, also known as the large intestine or large bowel; spans three to four feet, excluding the rectum.
- Diaphragm: A dome-shaped muscle that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities; its contraction increases chest volume.
- Gallbladder: A pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver; functions to store, concentrate, and release bile for digestion.
- Large Intestine: Comprising the ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid colon; absorbs water and electrolytes from the liquid contents received from the small intestine to form feces.
- Liver: One of the largest organs with over 5,000 functions, crucial for various metabolic processes.
Genitourinary System
- Urinary System: Eliminates waste like urea, which is formed during the protein breakdown (e.g., from meat and vegetables).
- Kidneys: Bean-shaped organs located near the middle back; responsible for filtering blood and removing urea through nephrons.
- Ureters: Two thin tubes (8 to 10 inches long) that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder, utilizing muscular contractions.
- Bladder: A hollow, muscular organ that resembles a balloon; positioned in the pelvis and supported by ligaments.
- Sphincter Muscles: Muscles that tightly encircle the bladder's opening into the urethra, controlling urine passage outside the body.
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