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Anatomy stustack 2
2nd half of class
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary function of the digestive system? | To prepare nutrients for absorption and use by the body’s cells. |
| Why can most food not be used by body cells immediately after being eaten? | Because it cannot pass through the intestinal mucosa into the bloodstream and is not in a usable chemical form. |
| What two types of changes must food undergo before it can be absorbed? | Physical (mechanical) and chemical changes. |
| What is digestion? | The complete process of altering the physical and chemical composition of ingested food so it can be absorbed and used by body cells. |
| What structure must nutrients pass through to enter the bloodstream? | The intestinal mucosa. |
| What happens if food is not properly digested? | Nutrients cannot be absorbed or used by body cells. |
| What is a more accurate description of the urinary system than just a “urine producer”? | A blood plasma balancer. |
| What is the primary role of the kidneys in blood regulation? | To process incoming blood plasma so it leaves the kidney in better condition. |
| How many times does the heart beat per day on average? | About 100,000 times per day. |
| What components make up the circulatory system? | The heart, blood, and blood vessels. |