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Anatomy #2
Wk13 assignment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where does chemical digestion of carbohydrates begin? | In the mouth with salivary amylase. |
| What is the body's main source of immediate energy? | Glucose. |
| What is the primary function of red blood cells? | To transport oxygen throughout the body. |
| What muscle is the main driver of inhalation? | The diaphragm. |
| What is the main function of the kidneys? | To filter the blood and remove waste as urine. |
| What electrolyte is essential for muscle contraction? | Calcium. |
| What is the main function of the ovaries? | To produce eggs and female hormones. |
| What hormone does the pancreas release to lower blood glucose? | Insulin. |
| What type of white blood cell produces antibodies? | B lymphocytes (B cells). |
| What is the basic functional unit of the nervous system? | The neuron. |