Paper 2 Flashcards

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What is the function of the heart?

A

Pump and maintain a constant cirulation of blood around the body.

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What is the function of capillaries?

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Is to carry substances between the blood and cells.

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3
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What are the function of cells?

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Are growth,
.respiration,irritability, movement,metabolism,
excretion and reproduction.

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4
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What is adipose tissue?

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A connective tissue made up of fat cells. Found within the hypodermis around the delicate organs. E.g Kidneys

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What is adipose tissue?

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A connective tissue made up of fat cells. Found within the hypodermis around the delicate organs. E.g .g

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Stomach, pharynx and mouth are part of which canal?

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Part of the alimentary canal.

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7
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Where does the break down of protiens start?

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In the stomach.

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8
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The functions of blood are?

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To transport and protect.

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9
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What is the epidermis composed of?

A

Transitional epithelium

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10
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Veins have wider lumen than arteries.

A

True!

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What does lymph do?

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Circulates through the body. Empties into ducts.

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12
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What do valves do?

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Valves prevent lympth from flowing backwards.

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13
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Where are popliteal and inguinal lymph nodes found?

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In the pelvic and leg area.

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14
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What vitimins does the lymphatic sytsem transport?

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A,D,E and K

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What does the thaloratic duct recieve?

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Lymph from vessels in the abdomen amd lower limbs.

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16
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What does the pulmonary vein do?

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Pumps blood to the left atrium. This is called pulse rate

17
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Endocrine system is made up of?

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Islets of langerhans, thyroid, pituitary, gonads and adrenals glands.

18
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Brain and spinal cord is the CNS and the main functionis to process and gather information.

A

True

19
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To speed up the conduction of nerves impulses is the main sheath covering an axon.

A

True

20
Q

The biceps are responsible for flexion of what?

A

The elbow

21
Q

Indian head relaxes what muscle?

A

Trapezius