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What role does melanin play in the skin?
What role does melanin play in the skin?
- It provides structural support to the dermis.
- It protects against UV radiation by absorbing harmful light. (correct)
- It helps to regulate body temperature.
- It creates enzymes for cellular renewal.
Which of the following accurately describes the function of the pancreas in the GI system?
Which of the following accurately describes the function of the pancreas in the GI system?
- Stores bile for fat digestion.
- Filters toxins from the blood.
- Absorbs nutrients from digested food.
- Produces digestive enzymes like lipase and amylase. (correct)
How does negative feedback function in hormonal regulation?
How does negative feedback function in hormonal regulation?
- It solely controls metabolic rate through thyroid hormones.
- It stimulates the production of hormones in response to a deficiency.
- It maintains hormone levels by inhibiting further release. (correct)
- It amplifies a process when a certain threshold is reached.
What is the primary function of the large intestine in the alimentary canal?
What is the primary function of the large intestine in the alimentary canal?
Which structure is responsible for converting sound into neural signals in the ear?
Which structure is responsible for converting sound into neural signals in the ear?
What is one of the primary functions of the adrenal glands?
What is one of the primary functions of the adrenal glands?
What is the primary function of aldosterone in the body?
What is the primary function of aldosterone in the body?
What is the main characteristic of positive feedback in hormonal regulation?
What is the main characteristic of positive feedback in hormonal regulation?
Which vitamin requires fat for absorption?
Which vitamin requires fat for absorption?
Which immune cells are involved in directly killing infected cells?
Which immune cells are involved in directly killing infected cells?
In what way does the cornea function in the eye?
In what way does the cornea function in the eye?
What triggers the inflammatory process in the body?
What triggers the inflammatory process in the body?
What distinguishes keratin in hair compared to that in nails?
What distinguishes keratin in hair compared to that in nails?
How does the nephron contribute to blood filtration?
How does the nephron contribute to blood filtration?
In the autonomic nervous system, which division is responsible for 'fight or flight' responses?
In the autonomic nervous system, which division is responsible for 'fight or flight' responses?
Which structure in the lymphatic system is primarily responsible for filtering pathogens?
Which structure in the lymphatic system is primarily responsible for filtering pathogens?
What is the role of cerebrospinal fluid in the nervous system?
What is the role of cerebrospinal fluid in the nervous system?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for water retention to increase blood volume?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for water retention to increase blood volume?
What is a key feature of the somatic nervous system?
What is a key feature of the somatic nervous system?
Which type of neuron's primary function is to detect pain?
Which type of neuron's primary function is to detect pain?
What is the primary role of the dermis in the skin structure?
What is the primary role of the dermis in the skin structure?
Which hormone secreted by the pituitary gland is specifically linked to growth regulation?
Which hormone secreted by the pituitary gland is specifically linked to growth regulation?
Which process is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption in the body?
Which process is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption in the body?
In what way does the iris contribute to vision?
In what way does the iris contribute to vision?
Which organ is responsible for the production of bile necessary for fat digestion?
Which organ is responsible for the production of bile necessary for fat digestion?
During childbirth, which hormone amplifies uterine contractions?
During childbirth, which hormone amplifies uterine contractions?
What is the primary function of the cochlea in the inner ear?
What is the primary function of the cochlea in the inner ear?
Which gland is primarily involved in calcium regulation in the body?
Which gland is primarily involved in calcium regulation in the body?
What is a primary characteristic of negative feedback mechanisms in hormonal regulation?
What is a primary characteristic of negative feedback mechanisms in hormonal regulation?
Which type of digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller pieces without chemical change?
Which type of digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller pieces without chemical change?
Which immune cells are responsible for producing antibodies?
Which immune cells are responsible for producing antibodies?
Which hormone is primarily secreted by the adrenal cortex and helps maintain blood pressure?
Which hormone is primarily secreted by the adrenal cortex and helps maintain blood pressure?
What is the primary role of myelin in the nervous system?
What is the primary role of myelin in the nervous system?
Which of these structures primarily filters pathogens in the lymphatic system?
Which of these structures primarily filters pathogens in the lymphatic system?
Which type of neuron is responsible for monitoring osmotic pressure?
Which type of neuron is responsible for monitoring osmotic pressure?
What process describes the muscle contractions that promote lymph flow?
What process describes the muscle contractions that promote lymph flow?
Which condition is characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain as part of the body's responses?
Which condition is characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain as part of the body's responses?
In the nervous system, what is the main difference between afferent and efferent neurons?
In the nervous system, what is the main difference between afferent and efferent neurons?
Which brain lobe is primarily associated with decision-making?
Which brain lobe is primarily associated with decision-making?
What is the role of ADH in the regulation of blood volume?
What is the role of ADH in the regulation of blood volume?
Flashcards
Skin layers
Skin layers
The skin has three main layers: epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
Melanin function
Melanin function
Melanin protects skin from UV radiation by absorbing harmful light.
Mechanical digestion
Mechanical digestion
Physical breakdown of food, like chewing.
Chemical digestion
Chemical digestion
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Negative feedback
Negative feedback
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Alimentary Canal
Alimentary Canal
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Small intestine function
Small intestine function
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Liver function
Liver function
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Epinephrine
Epinephrine
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Insulin function
Insulin function
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Epinephrine Effect
Epinephrine Effect
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Circadian Rhythm Hormone
Circadian Rhythm Hormone
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Aldosterone Function
Aldosterone Function
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Neutrophil Function
Neutrophil Function
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Lymphocyte Types
Lymphocyte Types
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Antigen Definition
Antigen Definition
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Nephron Function
Nephron Function
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ADH Function
ADH Function
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Somatic Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
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Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
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Hypodermis Function
Hypodermis Function
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Sebaceous Gland Function
Sebaceous Gland Function
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Sweat Gland Function
Sweat Gland Function
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Cornea Function
Cornea Function
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Retina Function
Retina Function
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What do the ossicles do?
What do the ossicles do?
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What does amylase do?
What does amylase do?
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What is the function of bile?
What is the function of bile?
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What does glucagon do?
What does glucagon do?
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What is the role of the parathyroid gland?
What is the role of the parathyroid gland?
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What does Aldosterone do?
What does Aldosterone do?
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What's the main function of the lymphatic system?
What's the main function of the lymphatic system?
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What happens during the inflammatory process?
What happens during the inflammatory process?
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What are the two types of immunity?
What are the two types of immunity?
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What happens to the blood in a nephron?
What happens to the blood in a nephron?
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How do ADH and aldosterone affect blood pressure?
How do ADH and aldosterone affect blood pressure?
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What's the difference between somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
What's the difference between somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
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What are the main parts of the central nervous system?
What are the main parts of the central nervous system?
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What do afferent and efferent nerves do?
What do afferent and efferent nerves do?
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What's the function of cerebrospinal fluid?
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Study Notes
Integumentary and Sensation
- Skin is made of three layers: epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis
- Epidermis: Protective barrier
- Dermis: Contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands
- Hypodermis: Stores fat, provides insulation
- Melanin protects against UV radiation
- Sebaceous glands: Secrete sebum for moisturizing
- Sweat glands: Aid in thermoregulation
- Cornea: Refracts light to help focus
- Retina: Converts light into neural signals
- Iris: Regulates the amount of light entering the eye
- Optic nerve: Transmits visual information to the brain
- Outer Ear: Captures sound
- Middle Ear: Amplifies sound via ossicles
- Inner Ear: Converts sound to neural signals; cochlea is key
- Hair: Composed of keratin, grows from follicles in the dermis
- Nails: Made of keratin, protect tips of fingers and toes
GI System
- Digestion types: mechanical (physical breakdown) and chemical (enzymatic breakdown)
- Alimentary canal functions:
- Mouth: Starts digestion
- Esophagus: Transports food
- Stomach: Acidic breakdown
- Small Intestine: Absorbs nutrients
- Large Intestine: Absorbs water, forms stool
- Liver functions: Produces bile for fat digestion, regulates glucose via glycogen storage
Endocrine System
- Hormonal regulation:
- Negative feedback: Regulates hormones to maintain balance (e.g., insulin)
- Positive feedback: Amplifies changes (e.g., oxytocin in childbirth)
- Endocrine glands: hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal glands
- Hypothalamus: Controls pituitary gland
- Pituitary: Secretes hormones (e.g., growth hormone)
- Thyroid: Regulates metabolism
- Adrenal Glands: Produce epinephrine, cortisol
- ADH (antidiuretic hormone): Water retention (posterior pituitary)
- Oxytocin: Stimulates uterine contractions/milk ejection
- Thyroid: Produces T3, T4 (metabolism regulation)
- Parathyroid: Regulates calcium via parathyroid hormone (PTH)
- Pancreatic hormones:
- Insulin: Lowers blood sugar
- Glucagon: Raises blood sugar
- Effects of Epinephrine: Increases heart rate, blood pressure, and energy
- Circadian rhythm hormones regulated by melatonin (pineal gland)
- Aldosterone Function: Maintains blood pressure by regulating sodium and potassium levels (secreted by adrenal cortex)
Lymphatic and Immune System
- Immune cells and functions:
- Neutrophils: First responders, fight infections
- Lymphocytes: T-cells (kill infected cells) and B-cells (produce antibodies)
- Antigens: Foreign molecules triggering an immune response
- Lymphatic system structures: Lymph nodes (filter pathogens), lymphatic fluid (transports immune cells)
- Inflammatory process: Redness, heat, swelling, pain – protects and begins healing.
- Factors Promoting Lymph Flow: Skeletal muscle contraction, breathing.
- Immunity:
- Passive: Antibodies from another source (e.g., breastfeeding)
- Active: Antibodies from infection or vaccination
Renal System
- Kidney structure and function:
- Nephron: Filters blood, regulates electrolytes
- Renal Cortex/Medulla: Site of filtration and urine concentration
- Blood Filtration Process: Blood filtered in the glomerulus, urine forms through reabsorption and secretion
- Micturition reflex: Coordination of bladder contraction and urethral sphincter relaxation
- ADH (antidiuretic hormone): Retains water, increases blood volume
- Aldosterone: Promotes sodium reabsorption, raises blood pressure
Nervous System
- Somatic vs. Autonomic:
- Somatic: Voluntary control (e.g., skeletal muscles)
- Autonomic: Involuntary control (e.g., heart rate)
- Central vs. Peripheral:
- Central (CNS): Brain and spinal cord
- Peripheral (PNS): Nerves outside CNS
- Afferent/Efferent:
- Afferent: Sensory input to CNS
- Efferent: Motor output from CNS
- Neuron components: dendrites, cell body, axon
- Cranial vs. Spinal Nerves:
- Cranial: 12 pairs; emerge from brain
- Spinal: 31 pairs; emerge from spinal cord
- Types of Neurons:
- Chemoreceptors: Detect chemicals
- Osmoreceptors: Monitor osmotic pressure
- Nociceptors: Detect pain
- Thermoreceptors: Detect temperature
- Brain lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital
- Autonomic nervous system: Sympathetic (“fight or flight”) and parasympathetic (“rest and digest”)
- Cerebrospinal fluid functions: Protects, nourishes brain/spinal cord
- Role of myelin: Insulates axons, speeds up nerve impulses
Reproductive System
- Uterus Functions: Supports fetal development
- Uterine Tubes: Transport ova, site of fertilization
- Hormones of Mammary Glands: Prolactin (milk production), oxytocin (milk ejection)
- Male Reproductive System: Components: Testes, vas deferens, prostate, penis
- Relation to Urinary System: Shared urethra for semen and urine passage.
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Test your knowledge on human physiology with this quiz covering various bodily functions and systems. Explore topics such as melanin, hormonal regulation, digestion, and immune responses. This quiz is perfect for students studying biology or health sciences.
