Digestive & Integumentary System

Question 1

Small intestine

Answer 1

Three parts: duodenum, jejunum, ileum
Receives food from stomach, Breaks down food for absorption, nutrients absorbed by body through walls

Question 2

Large intestine (colon)

Answer 2

Removes water from waste products, anything not absorbed is moved through colon and excreted

Question 3

Liver

Answer 3

Produces bile (excreted in small intestine to assist with fat breakdown)
Detox harmful substances, stores sugar, assist in production of blood products

Question 4

Gallbladder

Answer 4

Storage system for bile from liver

Question 5

Pancreas

Answer 5

Produces insulin (regulates sugar), and juices that assist with protein, carb, and fat breakdown

Question 6

Spleen

Answer 6

Filters out old blood cells, holds blood reserves in case of blood loss

Question 7

Appendix

Answer 7

Made up of lymphatic tissue, common cause of abdominal pain, located near junction of small and large intestine

Question 8

Skin functions

Answer 8

Protection, water balance, temp regulation (blood vessels dilate or contract, sweat glands, fat layer), excretion of salt and excess water, shock absorption minor

Question 9

Skin layers

Answer 9

Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous

Question 10

Epidermis

Answer 10

Four layers/hands & soles of feet have five, outermost layer made of dead skin cells which get replaced, no blood vessels/nerves

Question 11

Dermis

Answer 11

Rich with blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, oil glands, hair follicles

Question 12

Subcutaneous

Answer 12

Fat and soft tissue below dermis, responsible for shock absorption & insulation