Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

biology > ew > Flashcards

ew Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Biology flashcards Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

what is Food that has been chewed and pushed to the back of the throat

A

bolus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

The bolus is moved to the..

A

pharynx

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Swallowing adaptations helps to ensure
food only goes down the..

A

esophagus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what seals the pathway to the
trachea to prevent the bolus from getting
into airways

A

epiglottis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what seals the pathway to the
trachea to prevent the bolus from getting
into airways.

A

The epiglottis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what is the wave
of muscular contractions
that moves food down the
esophagus called

A

Peristalsis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what is the main function of the stomach

A

The main function of the stomach is to hold food and churn it to continue the process of digestion.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

what breaks down large protein molecules.

A

pepsin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

he stomach contains gastric juice which is made up of..

A

hydrochloric acid (pH ~1.5), enzymes and mucus.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what protects the stomach wall from hydrochloric acid.

A

mucus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

what does the small intestine do

A

it breaks down food and absobs nutrients

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What does the big intestine do

A

Lining absorbs water from indigestible food

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

what Creats bile which breaks
down fats in food

A

liver

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What STORES bile made in the
liver and releases it into the digestive tract
when needed

A

Gallbladder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

what regulates blood sugar level
by producing insulin

A

pancreas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

The human circulatory system consists of…

A

blood, the heart, and blood vessels.

17
Q

what is the main function of the human circulatory symptoms…

A

transport O2 and CO2 to and from body cells

18
Q

The heart pumps blood through large blood vessels is called

A

arteries

19
Q

The smallest blood vessels are called

A

capillaries.

20
Q

the blood flows into larger blood vessels called _____ and eventually returns to the ____.

A

veins, heart

21
Q

red blood cells contain

A

hemoglobin

22
Q

red blood cells Transports_____ waste away from the body cells

A

carbon dioxide

23
Q

white blood cells..

A

Fight infection and diseases in the body

24
Q

Tiny cells that help in blood clotting are called

A

platelets

25
Q

Protein-rich liquid that carries the blood cells along are called…

A

plasma

26
Q

The heart is made up of three
different types of tissue:

A

cardiac muscle, nerve tissue, and connective tissue

27
Q

Three types of blood vessels form a network of tubes throughout the body to transport the blood:

A

arteries, veins and capillaries.

28
Q

Arteries and veins are connected by very thin blood vessels called..

A

capillaries.

29
Q

The respiratory system is responsible for providing..

A

oxygen gas to the body and removing carbon dioxide

30
Q

The respiratory system works in collaboration with the ..

A

circulatory system.

31
Q

Air enters through the ..

A

mouth and nose,

32
Q

The epithelial cells that line the trachea produce..

A

mucus and cilia (hair-like projections).

33
Q

what help to move mucus and filter any foreign material that might enter the system.

A

Cilla

34
Q

what has rings of cartilage to keep it open and allow air to flow freely.

A

trachea

35
Q

The trachea splits at the base to form two small branches called

A

bronchi (singular: bronchus).

36
Q

The bronchi continue to divide into thousands of smaller passages called

A

bronchiole

37
Q

Each bronchiole ends with a tiny air sac called …

A

alveoli.

38
Q

The alveoli have very thin walls
that are surrounded by a network
of …

A

capillaries.

39
Q

what is a large sheet of muscle underneath the lungs called

A

The diaphragm

biology (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions