Chp 18 Flashcards
1
Q
What does the liver filter from the blood?
A
toxins
2
Q
What part of the digestive system has the most surface area for the absorption of nutrients?
A
small intestine
3
Q
What is the process by which nephrons in the kidney remove toxins and other wastes via active transport?
A
secretion
4
Q
What activity of the liver makes it act as an accessory organ?
A
production of bile
5
Q
How many alcoholic drinks can generally be metabolized in one hour?
A
one
6
Q
What is emulsification?
A
the breaking up of fat molecules
7
Q
A person can live a normal life without which digestive system organ?
A
Gall bladder
8
Q
Valuable substances in filtrate are returned to the blood through what process?
A
Reabsorption
