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AnatomyPart 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which layer of the heart contains the cardiac muscle responsible for pumping blood? | Myocardium is the thick muscular layer responsible for contraction and pumping blood |
| Blood in the right ventricle is pumped into which structure? | Pulmonary trunk |
| Which blood veseels contain valves to prevent backflow of blood? | veins |
| Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and removing old red blood cells? | spleen |
| Lymph is returned to the bloodstream through which structure? | thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct |
| Which cells are primarily responsible for producing antibodies? | Plasma B cells |
| Which organ is the primary site of nutrient absorption? | small intestine |
| Peristalsis refers to? | wave like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract |
| Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs? | alveolil |
| Which muscle is the primary driver of inspiration? | diaphragm |