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Week 11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary function of the digestive system? | To break down food into absorbable nutrients for energy, growth, and cell repair. |
| Where does most chemical digestion and nutrient absorption occur? | The small intestine, especially the duodenum and jejunum. |
| What is the role of bile in digestion? | It emulsifies fats, increasing surface area so lipase can digest triglycerides. |
| What structure prevents food from entering the airway during swallowing? | The epiglottis. |
| What are the three main macronutrients? | Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. |
| What is metabolism? | The sum of all chemical reactions in the body, including anabolism and catabolism. |
| What hormone lowers blood glucose levels? | Insulin, released by the pancreas |
| What is the functional unit of the kidney? | The nephron. |
| What process forms urine by filtering blood? | Glomerular filtration. |
| What hormone increases water reabsorption in the kidneys? | Antidiuretic hormone (ADH). |