Vitamins
How many types of Vitamin B are there?
There are 8 types of vitamin B.
Where is urine stored in the urinary system?
The bladder.
What kind of digestion does the stomach do?
Chemical digestion.
What is the definition of anatomy?
The study of the position of organs and their order within a system?
How many teeth are there in a human mouth? For adults? For children?
32 for adults. 28 for kids.
Vitamin E only exists in what kind of foods?
Untampered/unprocessed foods. Like natural meats, vegetables, etc…
What organ excretes the urine out of the bladder?
Urethra.
What’s the function of the large intestine?
Absorbs nutrients and moves feces.
What is the definition of physiology?
The study of the function of organs.
What are the four classifications of teeth?
Incisors, canines, premolars, molars.
Where do we get Vitamin K from?
Vegetables, green fruits, oils, and the bacteria that live in our digestive system
What two organs does the ureter connect?
The ureter connects the kidneys to the bladder.
What order do the organs in the small intestine go?
Duodenum, jejunum, ileum.
What’s the difference between anterior and posterior anatomical positioning?
Anterior is the front while posterior is the back.
What is the function of the uvula?
The uvula protects the nasal cavity from food possibly entering.
What condition can you get from a Vitamin C deficiency? What occurs from this condition?
Scurvy. Scurvy causes weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, fever, pains, and bleeding around the hairline.
What is the function of the kidneys?
Filters blood, and excretes waste to produce urine.
Why is the lower esophageal sphincter so important? What occurs when it malfunctions?
The lower esophageal sphincter separates the stomach from the esophagus. A malfunctioning esophageal sphincter causes acid reflux/heartburn.
What are macronutrients? What are the three main forms?
The daily nutrients the human body needs. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
How many of each type of tooth are there in an adult mouth?
8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, 12 molars.
Which vitamin deficiencies cause osteoporosis?
Vitamin D and Vitamin K.
What’s the anatomical positioning of the kidneys?
Posterior.
What part of the body makes sure that food goes down your esophagus and not the trachea?
The epiglottis.
What’s the difference between physical and chemical digestion?
Physical digestion is mastication of food, breaking it down physically, in the mouth. Chemical digestion breaks down the food molecularly in the stomach and duodenum.
Where are the taste buds located? What 5 tastes can they register?
The taste buds are located in the taste receptors, which are located in the papillae of the tongue. The five tastes are sweet, sour, umami, bitter, and salty.