Human Nutrition
The muscular contractions of the gut wall
Peristalsis
What is the function of the larynx?
produces sound
The function of platelets
Clot blood
Name the main artery that pumps blood to the head and body
Aorta
Challenge 1
Rock Paper Scissors
Where is bile stored?
Gall Bladder
What prevents the trachea from collapsing?
Rings of Cartilage
What word describes the shape of red blood cells?
Biconcave
Name the specialised tissue bundle that controls heartbeat
pacemaker
Challenge 2
Arm wrestle
Name an Anabolic Reaction
Photosynthesis, Protein Sysnthesis
What gas controls the rate of breathing?
Carbon Dioxide
Name the vein that joins the intestine to the liver
Hepatic portal vein
Name the valves on the left side of the heart
Bicuspid
Challenge 3
Yes/No
What biomolecule is absorbed into the lacteal?
Fatty Acids, Lipids
Name three adaptions of the aveoli for efficient gas exchange
One Cell thick, Thin, Moist, Large surface area, Numerous, Blood Supply
Name the inelastic substance that surrounds blood vessels
collagen
Name the blood vessels that supplies the heart muscle with oxygen
Coronary artery
Cookie Challenge
Where is lipase produced and where is it active?
pancreas and duodenum
During inhalation does the pressure of the chest cavity increase or decrease?
Decrease
Name the chemical factor on red blood cells that is used for blood grouping
Rhesus Factor
What is a portal system
A blood pathway that begins and ends in capillaries
Challenge 5
against each team!!!
Memory Game