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What is the primary function of bile in digestion?

  • To digest proteins
  • To neutralize acids
  • To absorb nutrients
  • To emulsify fats (correct)

    • The liver is located on the left side of the body.

    False

    What hormones does the pancreas produce?

    Insulin and glucagon

    The gallbladder stores bile that backs up the ________ duct.

    <p>cystic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organs with their primary functions:

    <p>Pancreas = Produces insulin and glucagon Liver = Produces bile Gallbladder = Stores bile Mouth = Initiates mechanical and chemical digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about pancreatic enzymes is correct?

    <p>They are secreted into the duodenum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Salivary amylase begins the chemical digestion of proteins in the mouth.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the falciform ligament?

    <p>Suspends the liver from the diaphragm and abdominal wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating ovulation in females?

    <p>Luteinizing hormone (LH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The posterior pituitary produces peptide hormones.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

    <p>To cause the kidneys to reabsorb more water, decreasing urine volume and increasing blood volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thyroid hormone is often referred to as the body’s major metabolic hormone, known as __________.

    <p>T3 and T4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the thyroid gland located in the human body?

    <p>At the base of the throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most triiodothyronine (T3) is produced directly by the thyroid gland.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of calcitonin in the body?

    <p>To lower blood calcium levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nephrons are primarily located in the cortex of the kidney?

    <p>Cortical nephrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The loop of Henle is located before the proximal convoluted tubule.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the ureters?

    <p>To carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ arterioles supply blood to the glomerulus.

    <p>afferent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature prevents urine from flowing back into the ureters?

    <p>Valve-like folds of mucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The urinary bladder is a rigid structure that cannot expand.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter of the ureters?

    <p>6 mm (1/4 inch)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following parts of the nephron with their functions:

    <p>Proximal convoluted tubule = Reabsorption of nutrients Loop of Henle = Concentration of urine Distal convoluted tubule = Regulation of potassium and sodium Collecting duct = Final concentration of urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone is primarily responsible for decreasing blood calcium levels?

    <p>Calcitonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parathyroid hormone (PTH) acts to decrease blood levels of calcium.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the parathyroid glands located?

    <p>On the posterior surface of the thyroid gland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The adrenal cortex produces three major groups of _____ hormones.

    <p>steroid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following adrenal hormones with their primary roles:

    <p>Aldosterone = Regulates sodium and potassium content in blood Cortisol = Increases blood glucose levels during stress ANP = Reduces blood volume and pressure Parathyroid hormone = Increases blood calcium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is false regarding glucocorticoids?

    <p>They decrease blood glucose levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mineralocorticoids help regulate the concentration of calcium in the blood.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enzyme triggers the release of aldosterone when blood pressure drops?

    <p>Renin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone is primarily secreted by the pineal gland?

    <p>Melatonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The thymus gland increases in size throughout adulthood.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What group of white blood cells does the thymus gland help develop?

    <p>T-lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ is responsible for the cyclic changes in the uterine lining.

    <p>estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following glands with their respective hormones:

    <p>Pineal Gland = Melatonin Thymus Gland = Thymosin Ovaries = Estrogen Testes = Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the thymus gland located?

    <p>In the upper thorax, posterior to the sternum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The testes are located inside the pelvic cavity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The male sex hormone most prominently produced by the testes is _______.

    <p>testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is primarily responsible for initiating puberty in males?

    <p>Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cortisol is responsible solely for stress response in the body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hormone that regulates sleepiness and is influenced by darkness?

    <p>Melatonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The hormone responsible for increasing muscle mass and facial hair in males is ________.

    <p>testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each hormone with its primary function:

    <p>Testosterone = Development of male characteristics Cortisol = Stress regulation Melatonin = Sleep regulation Prolactin = Milk production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which time of day does melatonin typically increase?

    <p>Evening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The growth hormone is secreted mainly during waking hours.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one effect of cortisol on the body?

    <p>Regulates blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Digestive System Anatomy and Physiology

    • The digestive system is a series of organs that process food and absorb nutrients.
    • Ingestion: is the voluntary process of placing food in the mouth.
    • Propulsion: moves food through the digestive tract, often by peristalsis.
    • Mechanical digestion: physically breaks down food into smaller pieces.
    • Chemical digestion: breaks down large food molecules into smaller ones using enzymes.
    • Absorption: moves digested nutrients from the digestive tract into the blood or lymph.
    • Defecation: eliminates undigested food from the body.

    Anatomy of the Digestive System

    • The alimentary canal is a continuous tube that carries food through the body.
    • Mouth: The first part of the alimentary canal contains lips, cheeks, palate, uvula, and tongue.
    • Pharynx: The pharynx is the passageway for food, liquids, and air; it consists of the oropharynx and laryngopharynx.
    • Esophagus: Food is moved from the pharynx to the stomach through the esophagus.
    • Stomach: The stomach is an expandable organ where chemical and mechanical digestion occurs. Food is stored in the stomach.
    • Small intestine: The first segment of the small intestine is the duodenum, followed by the jejunum and ileum, is where most chemical digestion and absorption takes place.
    • Large intestine: The large intestine, composed of the cecum, appendix, colon (ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid) rectum, and anal canal, absorbs water and electrolytes and forms feces.
    • Accessory digestive organs: The accessory digestive organs include teeth, salivary glands, liver, pancreas and gallbladder.

    Tooth Anatomy

    • Teeth tear and grind food to break it down into smaller fragments.
    • Deciduous (baby) teeth: First set of teeth.
    • Permanent teeth: Second set of teeth replace deciduous teeth.
    • Incisors: For cutting food.
    • Canines: For tearing and piercing food.
    • Premolars and molars: For grinding food.
    • Crown: The exposed part of the tooth above the gum.
    • Enamel: The hardest substance in the body, made of calcium salts.
    • Dentin: Bone-like material, which underlies enamel.
    • Pulp cavity: Contains connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves.
    • Root canal: The continuation of the pulp cavity into the root of the tooth, containing nerves and blood vessels.

    Salivary Glands

    • Salivary glands produce saliva.
    • Saliva: contains mucus and an enzyme (salivary amylase) that starts the digestion of starch.
    • Parotid glands: Lie anterior to the ears.
    • Submandibular glands: Empty secretions into the floor of the mouth.
    • Sublingual glands: Empty secretions into the floor of the mouth.

    Pancreas

    • The pancreas produces enzymes to break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The pancreas also produces hormones (insulin and glucagon) to regulate blood sugar.
    • Pancreatic enzymes: aids in chemical digestion.
    • Islets of Langerhans: A group of cells in the pancreas that produce hormones.
    • Insulin: lowers blood sugar.
    • Glucagon: raises blood sugar.

    Liver

    • The liver is the largest gland in the body.
    • Functions: The liver produces bile, which aids in the digestion of fats. Filters blood. Makes proteins.
    • Bile: Aids in fat digestion.
    • Gallbladder: Stores bile for later use.
    • Hepatopancreatic ampulla and sphincter: An area where the pancreatic duct and bile duct unite before entering the duodenum.

    Physiology of the Digestive System

    • Ingesting food.
    • Mechanically and chemically breaking food down into smaller components.
    • Absorbing nutrients into the body.
    • Eliminating waste products from the body.

    Small and Large Intestine

    • Small intestine: major site of digestion and absorption.
    • Large intestine: absorbs water and electrolytes from the undigested materials; forms feces; and eliminates waste products.
    • Villi and microvilli: increases surface area available for absorption inside small intestine.

    Urinary System

    • Kidneys: filter blood and produce urine.
    • Ureters: transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
    • Urinary bladder: stores urine.
    • Urethra: carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
    • Glomerular filtration: Initial process of filtering blood.
    • Tubular reabsorption: reclaiming valuable substances from filtrate.
    • Tubular secretion: Secretion of ions, acids, and other waste products into the filtrate for removal.
    • Nephrons: Functional and structural unit within the kidney.
    • Renal Pelvis: funnel structure where the collecting ducts converge to channel urine into the ureter.

    Endocrine System

    • The endocrine system is involved in regulating various bodily functions via hormones and glands.
    • Hormones: chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands, which act on specific target cells or tissues.
    • Hypothalamus An important center for hormone production and release, and also for the autonomic nervous system.
    • Pituitary gland: controls the activity of other endocrine glands.
    • Thyroid gland: regulates metabolism.
    • Parathyroid glands: controls calcium levels.
    • Adrenal glands**: manage stress response and electrolyte balance.
    • Pancreas: regulates blood glucose levels.
    • Gonads (testes/ovaries): regulate sexual development and reproduction.
    • Pineal gland: regulates sleep-wake cycles.
    • Hormones of the anterior pituitary: Growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin (PRL)
    • Hormones of the posterior pituitary: Oxytocin, antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
    • Hormones of the adrenal cortex: Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone), glucocorticoids (cortisol), adrenal androgen
    • Hormones of the adrenal medulla: Catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine)
    • Pancreatic Hormones: Insulin, glucagon

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