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Anatomy 6-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Four layers of GI tract | mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, serosa |
| Colon anatomical order | cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, anal canal |
| an organ that secretes hormones controlling blood sugar levels | pancreas |
| What layer is common to all blood vessels | tunica intima |
| how many parts is the respiratory system | 2 |
| Antibodies are proteins of the family called | immunoglobulins |
| Main function of cardiovascular system | To transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body |
| What are the three layers of the heart wall? | Epicardium, myocardium, endocardium |
| Which side of the heart pumps blood to the lungs? | right side |
| What vessel carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart? | pulmonary veins |
| Where does gas exchange occur? | in the alveoli of the lungs |