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Anatomy Stack 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the main job of the small intestine? | The small intestine absorbs most of the nutrients from the food we eat |
| What does the liver produce to help with digestion? | The liver produces bile, which helps break down fats. |
| What is peristalsis? | Peristalsis is the wave-like muscle movement that pushes food through the digestive tract. |
| What is the heart's primary function? | The heart pumps blood throughout the body to deliver oxygen and nutrients |
| What do arteries do? | Arteries carry blood away from the heart under high pressure. |
| What do veins do? | Veins return deoxygenated blood back to the heart. |
| What is circluation? | Circulation is the process of moving blood through the body to support all organs and tissues. |
| What is the main purpose of the respiratory system? | The respiratory system brings oxygen into the body and removes the carbon dioxide. |
| What happens in the alveoli? | Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli, where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide leaves. |
| What does the diaphragm do during breathing? | The diaphragm contacts and flattens to help draw air into the lungs. |