Digestive System
______ is a digestive chemical that is produced in the liver, stored in the gall bladder, and secreted into the small intestine
Bile
the trachea branches off into what structure(s) in the lungs?
right and left bronchus
Deoxygenated blood enters the heart through the inferior and superior vena cava and into the ________.
right atrium
What are three functions of the lymphatic system?
1. protects body from illnesses
2. maintaining body fluid levels
3. removing cellular waste
Food undergoes three processes after entering the body which are ______, _______, and ________.
mechanical and chemical digestion, absorption, and elimination
the exchange of oxygen from the lungs and carbon dioxide in the blood takes place in what structure?
aveoli
When blood enters the right ventricle, does pressure increase or decrease in the right atrium?
decrease
Mucus linings trap dirt and microbes
The ______ secretes chemicals like acid, pepsin, and mucus to break down food.
stomach
The rate of respiration is affected by what three factors?
1. Size
2. Concetration gradients
3. Respiratory proteins like hemoglobin
______ ________ triggers contractions which help produce a heartbeat.
Action Potential
List one of the body's defenses against a disease
physical barriers, innate immunity, or adaptive immunity.
What are carbohydrates and fats broken down into?
They are broken down into usuable energy (ATP), storable energy (Glycogen, triglycerides), and proteins.
________ is a disease in which the lining of your bronchial tubes become inflamed.
Bronchitis
What effect does higher levels of altitude have on the heart?
more strain on the heart
Give an example of an adaptive immune response.
antibodies, lymphocyctes
What are the three parts of the small intestine called?
Duodenum, Jejunum and Ileum
Give an example of how the circulatory system and the respiratory system work together.
________ node acts as a pace maker
sinoatrial
A condition that makes the person's airways inflamed and narrow, making it hard to breathe
asthma