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Anatomy Week 13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main function of the epidermis? | To protect the body from germs, water loss, and injury. |
| What makes the fetal heart different from the newborn heart? | It has shunts like the foramen ovale and ductus arteriosus to bypass the lungs. |
| What do osteoblasts do? | They build new bone. |
| What is the main purpose of the myelin sheath? | To speed up nerve signal transmission |
| What is the prime mover for inhalation? | The diaphragm. |
| What is the function of the alveoli? | Gas exchange |
| What do lymph nodes do? | Filter lymph and help fight infection. |
| Where does digestion begin? | In the mouth with chewing and saliva. |
| What organ makes bile? | The Liver. |
| What does the small intestine mainly do? | Absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream. |