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What is the primary function of the excretory system?
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
What is the process by which necessary substances are reabsorbed into the bloodstream?
What is the process by which necessary substances are reabsorbed into the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
What is the mechanism by which oxygen binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the mechanism by which oxygen binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells?
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Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
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What is the mechanism by which oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse across the alveolar membrane?
What is the mechanism by which oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse across the alveolar membrane?
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The excretory system is responsible for regulating electrolyte and water balance in the blood.
The excretory system is responsible for regulating electrolyte and water balance in the blood.
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The digestive system is responsible for mechanical and chemical breakdown of food in the mouth.
The digestive system is responsible for mechanical and chemical breakdown of food in the mouth.
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The respiratory system is responsible for bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide from the body through the skin.
The respiratory system is responsible for bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide from the body through the skin.
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Aerobic respiration produces energy in the form of ATP and lactic acid.
Aerobic respiration produces energy in the form of ATP and lactic acid.
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Cardiac output is the force exerted by blood on blood vessel walls.
Cardiac output is the force exerted by blood on blood vessel walls.
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Mechanical digestion occurs in the stomach through the action of enzymes.
Mechanical digestion occurs in the stomach through the action of enzymes.
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The liver is a primary organ of the excretory system responsible for filtering waste and excess substances from the blood.
The liver is a primary organ of the excretory system responsible for filtering waste and excess substances from the blood.
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Anaerobic respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen.
Anaerobic respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen.
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The small intestine is responsible for the mechanical breakdown of food.
The small intestine is responsible for the mechanical breakdown of food.
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The cardiovascular system is responsible for regulating pH levels in the body.
The cardiovascular system is responsible for regulating pH levels in the body.
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Study Notes
Waste Removal
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Excretory system: responsible for removing waste and excess substances from the body
- Consists of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra
- Processes:
- Filtration: kidneys filter blood to remove waste and excess substances
- Reabsorption: necessary substances are reabsorbed into the bloodstream
- Secretion: waste and excess substances are excreted as urine
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Urinary system: responsible for removing waste and excess fluids from the body
- Consists of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra
- Functions:
- Regulating electrolyte balance
- Maintaining acid-base balance
- Removing waste products
Nutrient Absorption
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Digestive system: responsible for breaking down food into nutrients and absorbing them into the bloodstream
- Consists of mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
- Processes:
- Mechanical digestion: food is physically broken down into smaller particles
- Chemical digestion: enzymes break down nutrients into absorbable forms
- Absorption: nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine
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Nutrient absorption mechanisms:
- Passive transport: nutrients diffuse through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream
- Active transport: energy-dependent transport of nutrients into the bloodstream
Oxygen Transport
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Respiratory system: responsible for bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide
- Consists of nose, mouth, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and diaphragm
- Processes:
- Inhalation: oxygen-rich air is breathed into the lungs
- Gas exchange: oxygen diffuses into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide diffuses out
- Exhalation: oxygen-poor air is breathed out of the lungs
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Oxygen transport mechanisms:
- Hemoglobin: oxygen binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells
- Oxygen diffusion: oxygen diffuses from the lungs into the bloodstream
Gas Exchange
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Alveoli: tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs
- Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the bloodstream
- Carbon dioxide diffuses from the bloodstream into the alveoli
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Gas exchange mechanisms:
- Diffusion: oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse across the alveolar membrane
- Partial pressure gradient: oxygen moves from high partial pressure in the alveoli to low partial pressure in the bloodstream, and vice versa for carbon dioxide
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Test your knowledge of the human body's systems, including waste removal, nutrient absorption, oxygen transport, and gas exchange. Understand the processes and mechanisms involved in each system.
