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Physiology Stack 2

weeks 7-14

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Mature red blood cells have no nucleus and are shaped like tiny bioconcave disks. True
What is Erythropoiesis? The entire process of Red blood cell formation
Bile salts aid in the digestion and absorption of what? Fats
What is a cleft palate? A condition in which the palatine bones fail to unite completely and only partially separate the nose and mouth, thereby producing difficulty swallowing
Another name for the Trachea Windpipe
The pharynx is common to what two systems? The digestive system and the respiratory system
Hemoglobin increases or decreases the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood Increases
Alpha cells secrete? Beta cells secrete? Alpha cells secrete glucagon, Beta cells secrete insulin
What are the mechanisms of the digestive system? Ingestion, Digestion, Motility, Secretion, Absorption, Elimination and Regulation
What is the difference between mechanical digestion and chemical digestion? Mechanical digestion is the physical effort used to breakdown food, such as teeth or the stomach contracting. Chemical digestion is the chemicals secreted that break down food, such as saliva or hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
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