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an enzyme that activates trypsinogen into trypsin
a rhythmic wave-like contraction that moves food boluses
open sores created on the digestive system epithelium, due to inadequate mucus protection --> acid corrosion
the opening through which chyme leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine
slows gastric emptying, stimulates pancreas to release digestive enzymes, stimulates gallbladder to release bile
the acidic pH denatures proteins and activates certain protein enzymes; lipases are enzymes that digest fats
a ring of muscles that constricts and relaxes openings
What is the first line of defense against infectious diseases?
Which line on the graph represents progesterone? A. Line AB. Line BC. Line CD. Line D
What is the name and source of the hormone that regulates basal metabolic rate?A. ADH - KidneysB. Melatonin - Pineal GlandC. Thyroxine - Thyroid GlandD. Glucagon - Pancreas
What hormone inhibits appetite? A. Epinephrine B. LeptinC. ThyroxineD. Glucagon
What are the structures labeled I and II on the diagram of the male reproductive system?A. Testis - Seminal VesicleB. Vas Deferens - TestisC. Seminal Vesicle - EpididymisD. Seminal Vesicle - Prostate Gland
Pancreatic gland cells produce and secrete large amounts of digestive enzymes. Which organelles would you expect to be present in higher than normal amounts in such cells?A. Free Ribosomes and Golgi ApparatusB. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum and Lysosomes C. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi ApparatusD. Free Ribosomes and Lysosomes
The graph shows the changes in blood glucose concentration of an untreated patient with type I diabetes and a non-diabetic person after a meal.Which statement correctly describes the events in this unrelated diabetic patient immediately after a meal was eaten? A. Alpha cells of the pancreas secrete too little glucagonB. Beta cells of the pancreas secrete too little glucagon C. Alpha cells of the pancreas secrete too little insulinD. Beta cells of the pancreas secrete too little insulin
The diagram shows the male reproductive organs in front viewWhich structures are indicated by the letters X, Y, and Z?
The graph shows changes in an individual's blood glucose concentration over time.What hormones were secreted at J & K?A. Epinephrine and InsulinB. Insulin and GlucagonC. Glucagon and InsulinD. Thyroxine and Epinephrine
Which hormone shows the greatest fall in blood concentration just before menstruation?A. FSHB. LHC. ProgesteroneD. Estrogen
The diagram below represents the homeostatic control of body temperature. What does the part labelled X represent?A. HeartB. KidneyC. PituitaryD. Hypothalamus
Which describes the secretion of hormones in the pancreas in response to the low levels of glucose in the blood?A. Secretion of glucagon from Alpha cellsB. Secretion of glucagon from Beta cellsC. Secretion of insulin from Alpha cellsD. Secretion of insulin from Beta cells
Draw a diagram to illustrate the double circulation system in mammals.