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What is the function of the respiratory system?
Supply the body with o2 and remove c02
Approx. How long is the digestive system?
30ft
How can cardiac muscle fitness be improved?
Regular exercise
What is the largest cell in the female body?
The egg
What is the name of the largest ocean?
Pacific
How many lobes does the right and left lung have?
Left is 2
Right is 3
Approx. How big is the stomach without food?
The size of a fist
How many gallons of blood are pumped each day?
2,000
Where does the female body store a lifetimes worth of eggs?
Ovaries
Which is the only edible food to never go bad?
Honey
True or false: both lungs are the same size?
False
Which part of the GI system is responsible for nutrient absorption?
Small intestine
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What are the odds of developing cervical cancer?
1 in 125
How many teeth does the adult mouth contain?
32
Approx. How many gallons of air do we breathe in a day?
2,000
How much saliva do we produce?
0.5-1.5 liters
What is the primary function of the arteries?
Carry blood away from the heart
At what age is a pap smear recommended?
21
What's the city with the most diversity in terms of language?
New York city
What is the lung structure that allows for rapid gas exchange?
Alveoli
Where is bile produced?
Liver
Which part of the heart controls blood flow direction and is responsible for the heart beat sound?
The valves
What is the average amount of blood lost during the menstrual cycle?
2 tbs to 1/2 cup
Who was the first woman to win the Nobel prize in 1903?
Marie curie