Science - Human Anatomy and Physiology (Digest, Cardio Vas, Respir) Flashcards
1
Q
mechanical digestion
A
breaking food into smaller pieces
2
Q
chemical digestion
A
breaking nutrients into small molecules
3
Q
hydrolysis
A
splitting molecules by adding water
4
Q
alimentary canal
A
tube that goes from mouth to anus
5
Q
pharnyx
A
throat
6
Q
peristalsis
A
muscle contractions that push food down to stomach
7
Q
what is the pH of the stomach?
A
2 (very acidic)
8
Q
what does the liver produce?
A
bile
9
Q
where is bile stored?
A
gallbladder
10
Q
what does the pancreas provide?
A
enzymes
11
Q
what is egestion?
A
removal from the body
12
Q
what are the 4 chambers of the heart?
A
2 atria // 2 ventricles
13
Q
systole
A
increase in blood pressure (heart contract)
14
Q
diastole
A
pressure lowered (heart relaxed)
15
Q
coronary circulation
A
blood to the heart
