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Human Physiology
Week 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an action potential? | A rapid change in electrical charge that travels along a neuron. |
| What is the function of the autonomic nervous system? | It controls involuntary activities like heart rate, digestion, and breathing. |
| What structure in the eye regulates the amount of light entering? A: The iris. | The iris. |
| What is the function of the cochlea? | It converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses. |
| What gland is known as the “master gland”? | The pituitary gland. |
| What hormone lowers blood glucose levels? | Insulin. |
| What is an antigen? | A foreign substance that triggers an immune response. |
| What is the main function of the lymphatic system? | To return fluid to the bloodstream and support immunity. |
| What is systolic blood pressure? | The pressure in arteries when the heart contracts. |
| What is the SA node? | The heart’s natural pacemaker. |
| What is tidal volume? | The amount of air inhaled or exhaled during normal breathing. |
| What structure is the main site of gas exchange? | The alveoli. |
| What is peristalsis? | Wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract. |
| What is the function of the nephron? | To filter blood and form urine. |