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Human Anatomy
Week 6-16
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the three types of muscle tissue? | Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle |
| What is the functional unit of muscle contraction? | The sarcomere |
| Which part of the neuron sends signals to other cells? | The axon |
| What are the two main divisions of the nervous system? | Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) |
| Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination? | The cerebellum |
| What is the function of the medulla oblongata? | Controls vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure |
| What are the four chambers of the heart? | Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle |
| Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart? | Arteries |
| Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system? | Alveoli in the lungs |
| What muscle is primarily responsible for breathing? | The diaphragm |
| What is the main function of the digestive system? | Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients |
| In which organ does most nutrient absorption occur? | Small intestine |
| What are the main functions of the liver? | Detoxification, bile production, and metabolism |
| What is the function of the kidneys? | Filter blood, remove waste, and regulate fluid balance |
| What is the functional unit of the kidney called? | Nephron |
| Which gland is known as the “master gland” of the endocrine system? | The pituitary gland |
| What hormone regulates blood sugar levels? | Insulin |
| Which organs produce gametes in males and females? | Testes (males) and ovaries (females) |
| What is the primary male sex hormone? | Testosterone |
| What is the primary female sex hormone? | Estrogen |
| What structure connects the fetus to the placenta? | Umbilical cord |
| What is homeostasis? | The maintenance of a stable internal environment |
| What is the difference between systemic and pulmonary circulation? | Systemic carries blood to the body; pulmonary carries blood to the lungs |
| What type of tissue lines organs and body cavities? | Epithelial tissue |
| Which organ system provides structure and protection for the body? | Skeletal system |
| What part of the brain regulates body temperature and hunger? | Hypothalamus |
| What is the function of red blood cells? | Transport oxygen using hemoglobin |
| Which body system removes carbon dioxide from the body? | Respiratory system |
| What is peristalsis? | Wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract |
| What is the function of the endocrine system? | Secretes hormones to regulate body functions |
| Which structure carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder? | Ureters |
| What is the largest organ in the human body? | The skin |
| What type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip? | Ball-and-socket joint |
| What is the basic functional unit of the nervous system? | Neuron |
| Which system produces and secretes hormones? | Endocrine system |
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