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Life Science Exam 4
Content From the Review (chapter 19)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What does the liver metabolize (break down) from the blood? | toxins |
| What activity of the liver makes it act as an accessory organ? | production of bile |
| What is a possible side effect of having one's gallbladder removed? | Fat digestion is impaired |
| Why do gallstones form in the gallbladder? | The gallbladder removes too much water from bile |
| Which chemical is a hormone involved in digestion? | gastrin |
| What type of digestion occurs in the mouth? | mechanical and chemical |
| What description applies to accessory organs? | They secrete enzymes required for digestion |
| What is the pH of chyme just before entering the small intestine? | acidic (low pH) |
| Which organ secretes a buffer that neutralizes the acidity of stomach acid? | pancreas |
| What part of the digestive system has the most surface area for the absorption of nutrients? | small intestine |
| What is the primary function of the gallbladder? | bile storage and concentration |
| What is the term used to describe the contraction of smooth muscles that moves material down the esophagus? | peristalsis |
| How much alcohol dehydrogenase will a man and a woman of the same size produce? | The man will produce more |
| Water is absorbed from the colon. What is another name for colon? | large intestine |
| What is the process by which nephrons in the kidney remove toxins and other wastes via active transport? | secretion |
| By which process is the majority of water that's filtered reabsorbed in the nephrons during urine formation? | osmosis |
| Valuable substances in filtrate are returned to the blood through what process? | reabsorption |
| Where do the collecting ducts in the kidneys terminate? | renal pelvis |
| What risk may result from mixing alcohol with energy drinks? | Energy drinks may mask the true intoxicating effects of alcohol |
| How does drinking larger doses of alcohol have negative physiological effects on the body? | The blood pressure increases to remove toxins |
| What strategy will encourage a safer engagement with alcohol? | alternating drinking glasses of water with alcoholic drinks |
| How many alcoholic drinks can generally be metabolized in one hour? | one |
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