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What is the primary function of capillaries?
What is the primary function of capillaries?
- To maintain body temperature
- To carry oxygenated blood to the heart
- To exchange substances between the blood and the tissues (correct)
- To transport hormones from glands
Which enzyme is responsible for digesting starches?
Which enzyme is responsible for digesting starches?
- Amylase (correct)
- Pepsin
- Salivary lipase
- Trypsin
What distinguishes complete proteins from incomplete proteins?
What distinguishes complete proteins from incomplete proteins?
- Complete proteins are necessary for enzyme function
- Complete proteins are only found in animal products
- Complete proteins provide all 20 amino acids in the right amounts (correct)
- Complete proteins contain more calories
What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
Which of the following statements about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is true?
Which of the following statements about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is true?
What is the primary role of the pyloric sphincter in the digestive system?
What is the primary role of the pyloric sphincter in the digestive system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the gastrointestinal tract accessories?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the gastrointestinal tract accessories?
What is the function of the large intestine in the digestive process?
What is the function of the large intestine in the digestive process?
Which statement accurately describes neurotransmitters?
Which statement accurately describes neurotransmitters?
What defines physical dependence on a substance?
What defines physical dependence on a substance?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the initial filtration of air?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the initial filtration of air?
Which type of movement in the gastric system is primarily responsible for mixing food in the stomach?
Which type of movement in the gastric system is primarily responsible for mixing food in the stomach?
What does the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system primarily respond to?
What does the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system primarily respond to?
What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?
What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?
Which statement best describes thermoregulation?
Which statement best describes thermoregulation?
What is the primary function of internal respiration?
What is the primary function of internal respiration?
Which of the following is true about polyunsaturated oils?
Which of the following is true about polyunsaturated oils?
Which type of organism is primarily responsible for chlamydia and gonorrhea infections?
Which type of organism is primarily responsible for chlamydia and gonorrhea infections?
What is the function of pepsin in the digestive system?
What is the function of pepsin in the digestive system?
Which phase occurs last in the ovarian cycle?
Which phase occurs last in the ovarian cycle?
What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What distinguishes external respiration from internal respiration?
What distinguishes external respiration from internal respiration?
Which function of the liver is crucial for digestion?
Which function of the liver is crucial for digestion?
What is the role of the pyloric sphincter in the digestive system?
What is the role of the pyloric sphincter in the digestive system?
Which movement mechanism is responsible for the propulsion of food through the gastrointestinal tract?
Which movement mechanism is responsible for the propulsion of food through the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
What process occurs during inspirations in the respiratory system?
What process occurs during inspirations in the respiratory system?
What determines the psychological dependence on a substance?
What determines the psychological dependence on a substance?
What is the main function of the nasal cavities during respiration?
What is the main function of the nasal cavities during respiration?
Which of the following correctly explains the role of leukocytes in the body?
Which of the following correctly explains the role of leukocytes in the body?
Which of these substances is classified as a stimulant?
Which of these substances is classified as a stimulant?
What is the term for the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle?
What is the term for the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle?
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Accessory organs of GI tract
Accessory organs of GI tract
Organs that aid in digestion but are not part of the main GI tract; include salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Pyloric sphincter
Pyloric sphincter
A ring of muscle that controls the flow of partially digested food (chyme) from the stomach to the small intestine.
Large Intestine Function
Large Intestine Function
Absorbs water, ions, and vitamins from digested food.
Inspiration
Inspiration
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Systole and Diastole
Systole and Diastole
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Leucocytes
Leucocytes
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Dopamine function
Dopamine function
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Physical Dependence
Physical Dependence
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IUD (intrauterine device)
IUD (intrauterine device)
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Capillary function
Capillary function
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Artery function
Artery function
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Pancreatic amylase function
Pancreatic amylase function
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Thyroid gland function
Thyroid gland function
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What do salivary glands do?
What do salivary glands do?
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What's the gallbladder's role?
What's the gallbladder's role?
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Peristalsis
Peristalsis
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What does the pyloric sphincter do?
What does the pyloric sphincter do?
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What does the large intestine absorb?
What does the large intestine absorb?
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What is inspiration?
What is inspiration?
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What happens during systole?
What happens during systole?
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What are leucocytes?
What are leucocytes?
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What does dopamine do?
What does dopamine do?
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What are stimulants?
What are stimulants?
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Pepsin's Role
Pepsin's Role
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Starch Digester
Starch Digester
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STDs Caused by Bacteria
STDs Caused by Bacteria
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Thermoregulation
Thermoregulation
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External Respiration
External Respiration
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Internal Respiration
Internal Respiration
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Thyroid Gland's Job
Thyroid Gland's Job
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Polyunsaturated Oils
Polyunsaturated Oils
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Study Notes
Human Body Care Exam Guide
- Gastrointestinal Tract Accessories: Salivary glands, liver (produces bile stored in gallbladder), gallbladder, and pancreas
- Digestive System Movements: Mixing and peristalsis are types of movements in the gastric system.
- Pyloric Sphincter Function: Regulates chyme flow from stomach to small intestine.
- Small Intestine: Location where water, ions, and vitamins are absorbed.
- Cervical/Vaginal Environment for Sperm: Spermicides make the vagina and cervix unsuitable for sperm survival.
- Cholesterol Transport: Lipoproteins (LDL and HDL) transport cholesterol in blood.
- Inspiration Process: Thoracic cage expands due to diaphragm and intercostal muscle contraction, causing negative pressure to draw air into the lungs.
- Nasal Cavity Function: Increases surface area for moistening, warming, and filtering inspired air.
- Voice Production: Larynx contains vocal cords, where sounds are made through mucosal folds.
- Heart Muscle Contraction/Relaxation: Systole/diastole represent cardiac muscle contraction and relaxation.
- Blood Cells (Leukocytes): Have immune reaction against bacteria or viruses.
- Nerve Impulse Transmission: Convey information along neurons.
Neurotransmitters and Substances
- Dopamine Role: Important neurotransmitter for motivation and pleasure.
- Stimulant Effects: Substances like amphetamines and caffeine increase CNS activity.
- Ovulation Prevention: Certain pills prevent follicle development, inhibiting ovulation.
Other Body Systems and Processes
- Parasympathetic Nervous System: Active during digestion.
- Sympathetic Nervous System: Active during stress or physical response to surroundings.
- Physical Dependence: Substance use becomes necessary for maintaining a normal physiological state.
- Psychological Dependence: Desire for substance-induced effects.
- Intrauterine Devices (IUDs): Highly effective contraceptive methods.
- Pepsin: Enzyme in gastric juice that digests proteins.
- Pancreatic Amylase: Enzyme digesting starches.
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): Chlamydia and gonorrhea are examples caused by bacteria.
- Blood Vessels (Capillaries): Exchange substances between blood and tissues.
- Arteries: Transport oxygenated blood from heart to body organs.
- Thermoregulation: Body's response to maintain temperature, often employing sweating.
- Respiration (External): Gas exchange between alveoli and blood.
- Respiration (Internal): Gas exchange between blood and body tissues.
- Thyroid Gland Function: Regulates metabolism.
- Essential Fatty Acids (Polyunsaturated Oils): Important for hormone production and cell membranes.
- Complete Proteins: Provide all 20 essential amino acids.
- Incomplete Proteins: Lack one or more essential amino acids.
- Ovarian Cycle Phases: Stages in the reproductive cycle of human females.
- AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Nerve Pathway: Transmission of nerve impulses when a stimulus occurs.
- Heart Anatomy: Structure of the heart.
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Prepare for your upcoming exam on human body care and the functions of various systems. This guide covers key concepts including the gastrointestinal tract, the digestive processes, and the role of different organs. Master the essential functions of the respiratory and reproductive systems as well.
