Digestive Structures
Urinary Structures
Digestive Functions
Urinary Functions
Miscellaneous
100
Which letter refers to the organ that HOLDS bile?
E - gallbladder
100
Which letter refers to the area where all the urine will be collected prior to being sent to the bladder?
DAILY DOUBLE
E - renal pelvis
100
Where does starch digestion start? What enzyme is used?
Mouth
Salivary Amylase
100
Where is urine produced?
Kidneys
100
What is the physiologic term used to describe propulsion of food materials through the digestive system?
Peristalsis
200
What are the structures lining the small intestine that increase surface area, therefore increase nutrient absorption.
DAILY DOUBLE
Villi
200
Which of the bladder sphincters is controlled by skeletal muscles, meaning we have control when it is relaxed and allows the urine to flow to the outside of the body?
External Urethral Sphincter
200
Where does protein digestion start? What enzyme is used?
Stomach
Pepsin
200
If sodium levels in the blood are too high, what will the kidneys do?
Retain as much water as possible for reabsorption
200
During urine formation, what is it called when needed substances are moved from the filtrate back into the blood?
tubular reabsorption
300
What does letter "O" refer to ?
Salivary Glands
300
What structure is this a diagram of?
Nephron
300
What is the main difference between the functions of the small and large intestines?
Small intestine is where the majority of digestion and absorption occur, whereas large intestine is where the majority of water absorption happens
300
What are the three processes of urine formation?
DAILY DOUBLE
Glomerular Filtration
Tubular Reabsorption
Tubular Secretion
300
Name at least 3 organs of the alimentary canal.
Mouth
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
400
What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
To release enzymes into the duodenum that will continue and finish chemical digestion
400
Which structure carries the urine from the kidney's to the bladder?
Ureter
400
What are the six processes of the digestive system?
DAILY DOUBLE
Ingestion
Propulsion
Mechanical Digestion
Chemical Digestion
Absorption
Defecation
400
How does the respiratory system help maintain blood pH?
Breathing rate will increase/decrease to either rid the body of CO2 to decrease acidity or retain it increase acidity
400
What is the difference between the male and female urethra?
Females are shorter and only have a urinary function
Males are longer and have both a urinary and reproductive function
500
Which letter refers to the organ responsible for the majority of digestion and absorption?
F - small intestine
500
Which letter refers to the structure that is in charge of filtration?
O - glomerulus
500
Where does lipid digestion start? What molecule is used?
Duodenum
Bile
500
What are the three fluid compartments in the body where we can find water?
Intracellular fluid
Interstitial fluid
Plasma
500
What is the physiologic term for emptying the bladder?
DAILY DOUBLE
Micturition