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Physiology 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary function of the respiratory system? | To supply oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the body. |
| What is tidal volume? | The amount of air inhaled or exhaled during a normal breath. |
| Which organ is the main control center for body temperature regulations? | The hypothalamus. |
| What is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure? | Systolic is the pressure when the heart contracts; diastolic is the pressure when the heart relaxes. |
| What is the main function of the nephron? | To filter blood and urine. |
| What does the SA node do in the heart? | Acts as the heart's natural pacemaker, initiating eletrical impulses. |
| What is homeostasis? | The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. |
| Which hormone regulates the reabsorption of water in the kidneys? | Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) |
| What is the function of hemoglobin? | To carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues and transport carbon dioxide back to the lungs |
| What is the primary role of the biocarbonate buffer system? | To help maintain the body's PH by neutralizing excess acids or bases in the blood. |