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Anatomy Final Review
Anatomy Stack 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main function of the alveoli in the lungs? | Gas exchange—oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide leaves the blood. |
| What muscle is primarily responsible for breathing? | The diaphragm. |
| What structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing? | The epiglottis. |
| What is the main function of the small intestine? | Absorption of nutrients |
| Which organ produces bile to help digest fats? | The liver. |
| Where does most chemical digestion occur? | The duodenum (first part of the small intestine). |
| What is the main female reproductive organ that produces eggs? | The ovaries. |
| What is the function of the testes in the male reproductive system? | To produce sperm and testosterone. |
| Where does fertilization usually occur? | The fallopian tube (oviduct). |
| What bone protects the brain? | The Cranium |
| What part of the neuron receives incoming signals? | The dendrites |
| What part of the brain controls balance and coordination? | The Cerebellum |
| What is the primary function of red blood cells? | To transport oxygen using hemoglobin |
| What vessels carry blood away from the heart? | Arteries |
| What chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body? | The Left Ventricle |