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anatomy 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is absorption | is the passing of nutrients into the bloodstream |
| definition of bile | green fluid secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, helps in fat digestion |
| what is emulsification | is breaking down of fats |
| Thyroid gland | Secretes thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism and growth. |
| Adrenal gland | Secrete hormones, such as corticosteroids and adrenaline. |
| Ovaries | women organ produces estrogens and progesterone, which are female sex hormones. |
| diaphragm | Large, flat muscle below the chest cavity, helps with breathing |
| alveoli | air sacs with thin walls in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide happens. |
| What are the component the lymphatic system? | Lymphatic vessels, Lymph, Lymph nodes |
| description of lymphatic vessels? | they are one way system that flows towards the heart |