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Jennifer Maokosy
Anatomy weeks 6-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the structures that prevent the backflow of blood from the ventricles to the atria? | Atrioventricular (AV) valves, which include the tricuspid valve (right side) and the bicuspid/mitral valve (left side). |
| Erythropoiesis | The process of red blood cell formation, which occurs in the red bone marrow. |
| The largest lymphatic organ, responsible for filtering blood and removing old red blood cells, is the ________. | Spleen |
| Alveoli | The tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) takes place. |
| What is the primary function of bile in the small intestine? | To emulsify fats, breaking them down into smaller droplets to increase the surface area for lipase to act on. |
| Nephron | The microscopic structural and functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and forming urine. |
| Which endocrine gland is often called the "master gland" because it controls the functions of many other endocrine glands? | The pituitary gland. |
| Synapse | The junction between two nerve cells where a nerve impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another. |
| The process of bone formation is known as ___________. | Ossification |
| What is the term for the sliding of actin filaments over myosin filaments during muscle contraction? | The sliding filament theory. |
| Glycolysis | The metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy in the form of ATP and NADH. |
| Gametes | The haploid reproductive cells (sperm and eggs) that unite during fertilization to form a zygote. |
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