Digestion 1
What does the gallbladder do ?
stores bile
What is the term for the small, finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients?
Villi
Where is sperm stored?
Seminiferous tubules
What gland normalizes pH of sperm ?
Cowpers gland
What 2 types of cells are in the mammalian eye?
Cones and Rods
What are the three layers of a tooth
enamel, dentin ,pulp
What part of the digestive system prevents food from entering the windpipe?
Epiglottis
What is the sperm stem cell called?
Spermatagonia
What happens to the uterus if a fertilized egg is attached?
Uterus gets thicker and produces nutrients for egg
What is Nociception?
Perception of Pain
Where is pepsin secreted? pH?
Stomach pH of 2
Which organ produces insulin?
Pancreas
What hormone produced by the hypothalamus stimulates the anterior pituitary gland ?
Gonadatropin
What is a fertilized egg called when it reaches 70-100 cells.
Blastocyst
What is Equilibrioception?
perception of balance
What is secreted in the small intestine to break down food further?
trypsin
What is the rhythmic movement of muscles that pushes food through the digestive system?
Peristalsis
What hormones are produced from the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate oogenisis?
Luteal Hormone LH
Follicular Stimulating Hormone FSH
In a blastocyst what does the trophoblast end up being?
The placenta
What kind of receptors are found for the sense of touching?
Tactile Receptors
What is the scientific term for chewing?
Mastication
What organ detoxifies harmful substances in the blood?
Liver
What gland gives nutrients to sperm ?
Prostate
For egg producing systems what 2 cycles does the hypothalamus stimulate ?
Ovarian Cycle
Menstrual Cycle
What structures specifically turn vibration into sound?
results from tiny hair fibers in the
inner ear detecting motion/vibration of a membrane (the ear drum).