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Amanda Korgees

Physiology StudyStack Weeks 7-13

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How does the stomach break down food? Churns, acid, enzymes
What does bile do and where is it made? Breaks fat, liver
How does the small intestine absorb nutrients? Enzymes digest, absorb
Why does the large intestine absorb water? Forms solid stool
How does a nerve signal travel? Electrical impulse moves
Why are myelinated neurons faster than unmyelinated? Signal jumps gaps
How do neurons talk to each other? Neurotransmitters cross synapse
How does the eye see light? Rods and cones
How do taste buds work? Receptors detect flavors
What do hormones do? Send chemical messages
How does insulin work? Moves sugar cells
What does the thyroid do? Controls metabolism rate
What is blood made of? Cells, plasma, platelets
How does oxygen get into blood? Lungs to blood
How does carbon dioxide leave the body? Blood to lungs
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