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Human Physiology: Circulatory and Digestive Systems

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Questions and Answers

What effect does adrenaline have on the stomach and intestinal muscles?

Decreases blood flow and tightens muscles

Increases blood flow and tightens muscles

Increases blood flow and relaxes muscles

Decreases blood flow and relaxes muscles (correct)

What is the role of intrinsic nerve regulators in the digestive system?

To regulate blood pressure

To stimulate saliva production

To release enzymes for food processing (correct)

To stimulate breathing

What is tooth decay caused by?

Enzymes released by intrinsic nerve regulators

Bacterial films in the teeth

Acids leaking into the pits of the dentin layer (correct)

Hormonal imbalance

What is a symptom of gingivitis?

Red and swollen gums that bleed upon brushing Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of constipation?

Infrequent and dry stools Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of constipation?

Diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of gastrin in the digestive system?

Stimulating the production of hydrochloric acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the circulatory system in the digestive process?

Supplying oxygenated blood to the digestive organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the liver in the digestive system?

Removing waste products from the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of acetylcholine in the digestive system?

Regulating the contraction of smooth muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the nervous system in the digestive process?

Providing the building blocks for neurotransmitters Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of cholecystokinin in the digestive system?

Stimulating the production of pancreatic juices Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for Vitamin D synthesis in human skin?

Exposure to sunlight Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of blood pumped by the heart goes to the digestive system?

30 percent Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the circulatory system in the digestive system?

Transporting absorbed nutrients to other organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the nervous system in the digestive system?

Regulating peristalsis and mass movements Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the excretory system in the digestive system?

Moving feces into the rectum Signup and view all the answers

What is aided by vitamin D in the digestive system?

Calcium absorption Signup and view all the answers