Digestive System
What are the three main functions of the digestive system?
digestion, absorption, elimination
The endocrine system regulates body systems by sending out __.
Hormones
True - protective barrier
Name two health issues that involve the digestive system.
Crohn's Disease, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, ulcers, gallstones, various cancers, etc.
Name two health issues associated with the endocrine system.
hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, PCOS, Addison's disease, etc.
Which organ produces bile?
The liver
True or false: the glands in the endocrine system are only found in the brain.
What is a pathogen?
something that causes a disease (virus, bacteria, etc.)
Which two macronutrients are used as an energy source?
carbohydrates and lipids
What is homeostasis?
The process of maintaining balance within body systems
Explain what "self vs. non-self" means.
In which organ of the digestive system are most nutrients absorbed?
small intestine
What do thyroid hormones control?
metabolism, growth, development
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for fighting viruses and making antibodies?
Lymphocytes