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Jessie Bhutta
Week 13: Assignment - StudyStack Set 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary function of the alveoli? | Gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide |
| Term: SA Node | The heart's natural pacemaker that starts each heartbeat |
| What type of muscle contraction moves food through the digestive tract? | Peristalsis |
| Term: Nephron | The functional unit of the kidney that filters blood and forms urine |
| Which hormone lowers blood glucose levels? | Insulin |
| Term: Tidal Volume | The amount of air inhaled or exhaled during a normal breath |
| What is the main function of the large intestine? | Absorbing water and forming feces |
| Term: Homeostasis | The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment |
| What vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart? | Arteries |
| Term: Antigen | A substance that triggers an immune response |