6 Flashcards

1
Q

What are factors that affect ventilation ?

A

Air temperature allergens pathogens air pollution

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2
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What does the digestive system do?

A

Absorbs nutrients we need by breaking down food and disposing of undigested waste

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3
Q

Where is the food move through ?

A

The Alimentary canal

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4
Q

The alimentary canal includes?

A

Mouth pharynx esophagus stomach small intestine large intestine rectum anus

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5
Q

What is chemical digestion

A

food being broken down into simpler molecules by chemicals and enzymes

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6
Q

What are the two types of digestion ?

A

Mechanical and chemical

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7
Q

What does saliva do?

A

Breaks down starches into simpler sugars

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8
Q

What is the Pharynx?

A

The medical term for throat

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9
Q

What does the Pharynx do?

A

Direct passageway for air and food

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10
Q

What does the esophagus do ?

A

Connects the throat to the stomach

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11
Q

What is Perstalis?

A

Wavelike muscular contractions that moves food

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