Science: Human Body Systems and Anatomy Flashcards
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Which hormone, released by the adrenal glands, prepares the body for 'fight or flight'?
Answer: Adrenaline
Adrenaline (epinephrine) increases heart rate and energy availability during stress.
Which part of the digestive tract reabsorbs water and forms feces?
Answer: Large intestine
The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes, compacting waste into feces.
Cardiac muscle is unique because it is:
Answer: Involuntary and striated
Cardiac muscle is involuntary yet striated, allowing the heart to contract rhythmically.
Which structure connects muscle to bone?
Answer: Tendon
Tendons are connective tissue that attach muscles to bones.
Which two systems work together to regulate the body using both hormones and nerve signals?
Answer: Endocrine and nervous
The endocrine and nervous systems together coordinate and control body functions.
What is the primary waste product removed by the kidneys in urine?
Answer: Urea
The kidneys filter urea, a nitrogenous waste from protein breakdown, into the urine.
Which type of blood vessel contains valves to prevent the backflow of blood?
Answer: Veins
Veins have one-way valves that prevent blood from flowing backward as it returns to the heart.