Digestive And Urinary Flashcards

(26 cards)

1
Q

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

A

To break down food and absorb nutrients.

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2
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True or False: The mouth is the first organ in the digestive system.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the production of bile.

A

liver

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4
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What enzyme begins the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth?

A

Amylase

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5
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Which part of the digestive system absorbs most nutrients?

A

Small intestine

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6
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True or False: The stomach is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption.

A

False

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7
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What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

A

To produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate.

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8
Q

Which organ stores bile produced by the liver?

A

Gallbladder

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9
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT part of the urinary system? A) Kidneys B) Ureters C) Liver D) Bladder

A

C) Liver

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10
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Fill in the blank: The __________ filters blood to produce urine.

A

kidneys

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11
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What is the name of the functional unit of the kidney?

A

Nephron

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12
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True or False: The urethra is responsible for transporting urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

A

True

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13
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What is the primary waste product excreted by the kidneys?

A

Urea

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14
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Which hormone regulates water balance in the body?

A

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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15
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is involved in the reabsorption of water? A) Glomerulus B) Loop of Henle C) Renal pelvis D) Ureter

A

B) Loop of Henle

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16
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What is the main function of the large intestine?

A

To absorb water and form feces.

17
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ connects the small intestine to the large intestine.

18
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What is the term for the process of food being pushed through the digestive tract?

19
Q

True or False: The spleen is part of the digestive system.

20
Q

What are the three main parts of the small intestine?

A

Duodenum, jejunum, ileum

21
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Multiple Choice: Which vitamin is primarily absorbed in the large intestine? A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin B12 C) Vitamin K D) Vitamin C

22
Q

What is the role of bile in digestion?

A

To emulsify fats.

23
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the site of chemical digestion of proteins.

24
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What is the term for the flap that covers the trachea during swallowing?

25
True or False: The urinary bladder is a muscular sac that stores urine.
True
26
What is the process by which urine is expelled from the bladder?
Micturition