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Week 7-13 Physiology

Week 7-13 Physiology Question/Answer

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What is the main function of the digestive system? Its job is to break down food, absorb nutrients, and remove waste.
What are the three parts of the small intestine, and what happens there? Duodenum (digestion), jejunum (nutrient absorption), ileum (remaining absorption).
What does the pancreas do in digestion? It releases digestive enzymes like amylase, lipase, and protease to break down carbs, fats, and proteins.
What is the role of bile? Bile breaks down fats into smaller pieces so enzymes can digest them.
What is metabolism? Catabolism breaks molecules down. Anabolism builds molecules up.
What are the two hormones made by the pancreas that control blood sugar? Insulin (lowers blood sugar) and glucagon (raises blood sugar).
What happens in Type 1 vs Type 2 diabetes? Type 1: pancreas makes no insulin. Type 2: cells stop responding to insulin.
What are lymph nodes for? They filter harmful substances and contain immune cells.
What is the main job of the urinary system? To filter blood and remove waste through urine.
What is the normal blood pH range? 7.35–7.45
How do the kidneys help control pH? They remove hydrogen ions (acid) and reabsorb bicarbonate (base).
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