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Anatomy weeks 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main function of the Kidneys? | They filter blood, remove waste, balance electrolytes, and regulate pH. |
| What are the three steps of urine formation? | Filtration, reabsorption, and secretion . |
| What is acidosis? | A drop in blood pH below 7.35. |
| What does the respiratory system do during acidosis? | It increases breathing rate to remove co2 and raise pH. |
| What is the primary role of the digestive system? | To break down food, absorb nutrients, and remove solid waste. |
| What organ reproduces bile? | The liver |
| What enzyme begins the digestion of carbohydrates? | Amylase |
| What is ATP | The cell's main energy molecule. |
| What is the function of the endocrine system? | It releases hormones to regulate body processes. |
| What is ovulation? | Releases of an egg from the ovary around the middle of the menstrual cycle. |