18 Questions
The digestive system is responsible for breaking down ______ resources for nutrient absorption and energy production.
food
The gallbladder plays a crucial role in ______ fats to aid in their digestion and absorption.
emulsifying
The ______ gland is responsible for producing adrenaline, a hormone involved in the 'fight or flight' response.
adrenal
When ______ hormone (PTH) is released, blood calcium levels increase.
parathyroid
The ______ pituitary releases hormones in response to signals from the hypothalamus.
anterior
The endocrine system is primarily responsible for regulating ______ sugar levels, including the response to increased levels after a meal.
blood
The ______ is lined with stratified squamous epithelium.
esophagus
The function of the enzyme ______ in the digestive system is to break down carbohydrates.
amylase
The last part of the digestive system where water is absorbed from undigested food is the ______.
large intestine
An example of physical digestion is the mechanical breakdown of food in the mouth by ______.
chewing
The digestive system is responsible for processing food and extracting nutrients primarily functions to ______ food.
break down
The ______ is responsible for carrying blood away from the heart.
arteries
On a cold winter day, shivering to generate heat and maintain body temperature is primarily controlled by the ______ system through thermoregulation process.
muscular
The primary function of the ______ system is the immune response, including the development of a fever in response to an infection.
lymphatic
The primary stimulus for increasing the rate and depth of breathing during exercise is the decreased ______ levels in the blood.
carbon dioxide
The ______ failure impacts the excretory system by impairing the ability to filter waste products from the bloodstream.
kidney
The ______ system contributes to the maintenance of homeostasis in the body by removing metabolic wastes and toxins from the bloodstream.
excretory
In a marathon race under scorching temperatures, the crucial aspect of the ______ system is transporting oxygen to sustain muscle function.
circulatory
Test your knowledge of the human body's digestive system, including mechanical digestion and the role of the gallbladder, as well as the endocrine system and its functions.
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