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ANATOMY FINAL
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the primary function of the respiratory system? | gas exchange, supplying oxygen and removing carbon dioxied |
| what structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing ? | the epiglottis |
| what is the functional unit of the lung where gas exchange occurs ? | the alveoli |
| which part of the nervous system controls involuntary functions like breathing and digestion? | the autonomic nervous system |
| what. type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of the digestive tract? | smooth muscle |
| which organ produces bile? | the liver |
| what is the primary role of the small intestine? | nutrient absorption |
| which hormone stimulates the thyroid gland? | TSH |
| what is the structural and functional unit of the kidney? | the nephron |
| what is homeostasis? | the bodies ability to maintain a stable internal environment. |