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It is a muscular tube about 25 cm long that begins in the neck as a continuation of the pharynx. (-------------)

Esophagus

Which structure lies in the upper part of the abdominal cavity behind the left lobe of the liver?

  • Stomach (correct)
  • Pancreas
  • Liver
  • Duodenum

    • The pancreas consists of three lobes and weighs approximately 625 grams.

    False

    What is the primary function of the pancreas?

    <p>To produce digestive enzymes and regulate blood sugar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organs with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Pancreas = Soft lobulated gland lying transversely in the abdomen. Trachea = Ten cm patent tube consisting of cartilages. Appendix = Lower blind end connected to the ascending colon. Diaphragm = Dome-shaped structure separating abdominal and thoracic cavities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It connects bone to bone. (-------------)

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

    Which of the following structures originates from the middle germ layer?

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

    The small intestine consists of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

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

    Which part of the digestive system contains the cardiac and pyloric parts?

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

    The ileum is part of the large intestine.

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

    What is the primary function of the ureters?

    <p>Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The right lung has __ lobes.

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the parts of the digestive system with their functions:

    <p>Gall bladder = Stores and concentrates bile Pancreas = Secretes enzymes for digestion Small intestine = Absorbs nutrients Large intestine = Absorbs water and forms feces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas?

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

    The organ that filters waste products from the blood is the liver.

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

    What is the function of the gall bladder?

    <p>Stores and concentrates bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __ is a dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

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

    What connects the stomach to the duodenum?

    <p>Pyloric sphincter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

    <p>Synovial joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bones of the upper limbs are classified as axial skeleton.

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

    What is the process of bone formation called?

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

    The condition in which bones become weak and brittle is called __________.

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

    Match the condition with its description:

    <p>Osteoarthritis = Inflammation of joints Rickets = Bone weakness in children due to vitamin D deficiency Gout = Buildup of uric acid crystals in joints Osteoporosis = Weak bones in older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and striated?

    <p>Cardiac muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The hard, outer layer of bone is called spongy bone.

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

    What type of bone cell is responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

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

    The flexible tissue that connects bones at joints is called __________.

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

    Which of the following bones is classified as an irregular bone?

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

    What is the primary function of the alveoli?

    <p>Gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The left lung is shorter and wider than the right lung.

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

    What is the purpose of the urinary bladder?

    <p>To act as a reservoir for urine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ is a muscular tube about 15 cm long that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

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

    Match the following parts of the respiratory system with their characteristics:

    <p>Larynx = Consists of 9 cartilages Trachea = Carries air to the lungs Alveoli = Site of gas exchange Bronchi = Branches from the trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood?

    <p>Right atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The smallest blood vessels in the body are called capillaries.

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

    What is the main difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?

    <p>The somatic nervous system controls voluntary actions, while the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of muscle is responsible for automatic functions like heartbeats?

    <p>Cardiac muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The diaphragm is the primary muscle responsible for expiration.

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

    What muscle allows you to extend your arm at the elbow?

    <p>Triceps brachii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The muscle responsible for flexing the trunk forward is the ______.

    <p>Rectus abdominis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the muscle with its action:

    <p>Biceps brachii = Flexes arm Quadriceps femoris = Extends knee Gastrocnemius = Plantarflexes foot Deltoid = Abducts arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is the primary muscle of inspiration?

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

    The right lung has more segments than the left lung.

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

    What muscle allows you to shrug your shoulders?

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

    The muscle that allows you to rotate your shoulder laterally is the ______.

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

    Which muscle allows you to close your jaw?

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

    The gall bladder stores and concentrates bile.

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

    What is the weight of the right lung?

    <p>625 g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pancreas has both ______ and ______ functions.

    <p>endocrine, exocrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the muscle with its associated action:

    <p>Flexor carpi radialis = Flexes wrist Extensor carpi radialis = Extends wrist Flexor digitorum superficialis = Flexes fingers Extensor digitorum = Extends fingers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The condition of low oxygen levels in the blood is called:

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

    The primary function of the urinary system is to digest food.

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

    What is the functional unit of the kidney?

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

    The tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is called the ______.

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

    The hormone that regulates water balance in the body is:

    <p>Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the process with its description:

    <p>Digestion = Breaking down food into nutrients Excretion = Eliminating waste products Absorption = Uptaking nutrients into the bloodstream Filtration = Removing waste from blood in kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The small intestine is divided into three sections: the duodenum, jejunum, and:

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

    The primary function of the liver is to absorb nutrients.

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

    What is the term for painful urination?

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

    The largest organ in the human body is the ______.

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

    The type of joint that allows for the greatest range of motion is the:

    <p>Synovial joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary function of the skeletal system is to transport blood.

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

    What is the term for the process of moving food through the digestive tract?

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

    Match the organ system with its primary function:

    <p>Nervous System = Communication and control Respiratory System = Exchange gases Digestive System = Break down food into nutrients Circulatory System = Transport blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The acidic environment of the stomach helps to:

    <p>Kill bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anatomical Structures and Functions

    • Bone End (Condyle): A rounded end of a bone, fitting snugly within another bone.
    • Ligament: Connects bone to bone.
    • Germ Layer Origin: Tissues originate from one of the three germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm).
    • Tendon Attachment: The fibers attached to one side of a tendon.
    • Muscle Fibres (Two Planes): Muscle fibers are attached to two planes that cross each other.
    • Diaphragm: Dome-shaped structure separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities.
    • Esophagus: Muscular tube (25 cm) extending from the neck (pharynx continuation)
    • Stomach Location: Located in the upper part of the abdominal cavity behind the left lobe of the liver.
    • Pancreas: Soft, lobulated gland (12-15 cm) located transversely on the posterior abdominal wall.
    • Small Intestine: Composed of duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
    • Male Urethra: Consists of prostatic, membranous, and penile urethra.
    • Larynx: Tube with 9 cartilages (3 single, 3 paired) connected by membranes/ligaments and manipulated by muscles.
    • Right Lung: Short, wide, weighs approximately 625 grams, and has three lobes.
    • Kidney Shape: Bean-shaped.
    • Ureter: Muscular tube (25 cm) carrying urine from the kidney to the bladder.
    • Trachea: Ten cm long, patent tube carrying air from the larynx to the lungs; comprises 16-20 C-shaped cartilages.
    • Cecum: Located in the lower right part of the abdominal cavity, has a lower blind end, and connects to the ascending colon.
    • Gallbladder: Pear-shaped sac located in a fossa on the lower surface of the right liver lobe.
    • Mesoderm Origin: Developed from the middle germ layer (mesoderm).
    • Intra-organs/Body: Inside the organ or the body cavity.

    Digestive System

    • Muscular Tube (25 cm): The esophagus.
    • Stomach Location: Upper abdominal cavity, behind the left lobe of the liver.
    • Pancreas Function: Secretes enzymes for digestion and hormones for blood sugar regulation.
    • C-shaped, 25 cm Part: The duodenum.
    • Large Intestine Structure: Taenia coli, appendices epiploicae, sacculations, and thick-walled.
    • Small Intestine Parts: Duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
    • Stomach Parts: Cardiac and pyloric parts.
    • Liver Location: Upper right part of the abdominal cavity, below the diaphragm.
    • Bile Duct Formation: Right and left hepatic ducts combine.
    • Large Intestine Parts (Not): Ileum.
    • Gallbladder Function: Stores and concentrates bile.
    • Large Intestine Connection (To Ileum): Cecum.
    • Bile Duct Opening: Duodenum.
    • Small Intestine Absorption: Absorbs much of the ingested nutrients.
    • Large Intestine Absorption: Absorbs water and electrolytes.
    • Liver Function (Bile): Aids in fat digestion.
    • Pancreas Enzymes: Digests carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
    • Insulin Source: Pancreas.
    • Food Passage (Stomach-Duodenum): Pyloric sphincter.
    • First Step in Digestion: Ingestion.
    • Enzyme for Carbohydrate Digestion: Amylase.
    • Esophagus Function Passage: Connects the pharynx to the stomach.

    Respiratory System

    • Trachea Cartilages: 16-20 C-shaped.
    • Trachea Function: Transports air to the lungs.
    • Larynx Cartilages: 9 in total.
    • Larynx Function: Air passage, voice production.
    • Lung Weight (Right): Approximately 625 g.
    • Lung Weight (Left): Approximately 565 g.
    • Lung Lobes (Right): 3.
    • Lung Lobes (Left): 2.
    • Lung Function: Gas exchange.
    • Respiration Process In: Inspiration.
    • Respiration Process Out: Expiration.
    • Breathing: Ventilation.

    Urinary System

    • Kidney Location: Upper part of the posterior abdominal wall.
    • Kidney Shape: Bean-shaped.
    • Ureter Function: Transmits urine from kidneys to bladder.
    • Ureter Length: Not precisely 15 cm.
    • Urethra Parts: Prostatic, membranous, and penile.
    • Urinary System Function: Remove waste, blood pressure regulation.

    Other Systems

    • Digestive Accessory Organs: Liver, gallbladder, pancreas.
    • Endocrine System Function: Hormone production.
    • Circulatory System Function: Transportation of blood.
    • Skeletal System Function: Support, protection, blood cell production.
    • Nervous System Function: Communication and control.
    • Lymphatic System Function: Fighting infection.
    • Skin Function Largest organ.

    Bone and Joints

    • Bone Joining (Condyle): Condyles/epiphyses.

    Muscle Functions

    • Inspiration Muscle: Diaphragm.
    • Expiration Muscle: Abdominal muscles.
    • Jaw Closure Muscle: Masseter.
    • Biceps Brachii Function: Arm flexion.
    • Triceps Brachii Function: Arm extension.
    • Shoulder Shrug Muscle: Trapezius.
    • Leg Abduction Muscle: Gluteus medius.
    • Leg Adduction Muscle: Adductor longus.
    • Knee Flexion Muscle: Hamstrings.
    • Knee Extension Muscle: Quadriceps femoris.

    Anatomical Terminology

    • Origin: Muscle attachment to stationary bone.
    • Insertion: Muscle attachment to moving bone.
    • Tendon: Connects muscle to bone.

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