Question 1

The endocrine system is made up of the following

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islets of Langerhans, thyroid, pituitary, gonads, adrenals

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parathyroids, liver, pancreas, oesophagus, pineal

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adrenals, prostate, trachea, ileum, vas deferens

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testes, ovaries, thymus, caeceum, jejunum

Question 2

The function of the endocrine system is to produce

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hormones which are secreted into the bloodstream and transported to specific glands, organs or tissues

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keratinocytes which are secreted into the bloodstream and transported to specific glands, organs or tissues

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carbon dioxide which is excreted into the bloodstream and transported to specific glands, organs or tissues

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enzymes which are excreted into the bloodstream and transported to specific glands, organs or tissues

Question 3

What are the functions of the urinary system?

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maintain water, salt and nutrient levels

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normalise body fluids by retaining metabolic waste

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regulate composition of body fluids by reducing metabolic waste

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adjust the composition of body fluids by recycling water and excess vitamins

Question 4

Which structures make up the urinary system

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Urethra, bladder, kidneys

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ureters, anus, bladder

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kidneys urethra, adrenals

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bladder, large intestine, ureters

Question 5

Which structures form the alimentary canal

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stomach, pharynx, mouth

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Oesophagus, large intestine, teeth

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Duodenum, gall bladder, pancreas

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gallbladder, tongue, liver

Question 6

What is the function of the pancreas during DIGESTION?

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create the correct pH in the small intestine

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secrete insulin into the duodenum

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breakdown fatty acids

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produce enzymes that engulf and digest bacteria

Question 7

Where does the breakdown of proteins start?

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stomach

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duodenum

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mouth

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liver

Question 8

what does the central nervous system consist of?

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brain and spinal cord

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cranial and spinal nerves

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brain and cranial nerves

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spinal cord and cranial nerves

Question 9

what is the main function of the central nervous system?

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process and gather information

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control cardiac muscle, organs and glands

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control reflex actions in the body

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transmit sensory information from the environment to organs

Question 10

What is the purpose of the myelin sheath covering the axon?

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speed up the conduction of nerve impulses

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reduce the quality of an impulse

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regulate the number of impulses received

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provide the correct chemical environment

Question 11

one of the functions of the lymphatic system is to

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transport dietary fats

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maintain oxygenation of the cells

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regulate the pH of cells and tissues

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assist the blood with temperature control

Question 12

which type of vessel does lymph empty into after circulating the body?

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ducts

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valves

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glands

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vessels

Question 13

what prevents lymph from flowing backwards?

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valves

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glands

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veins

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arteries

Question 14

what are the main group of lymph nodes found in the pelvic and leg area called?

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inguinal and popliteal

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cervical andsupertrochlear

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axillary and supratrochlear

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mastoid and parotid

Question 15

name the lymph nodes A

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Parotid

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supraclavicular

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cervical

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occipital

Question 16

name the lymph nodes B

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submental

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supraclavicular

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submandibular

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parotid

Question 17

Name the lymph nodes C

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submandibular

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cervical

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occipital

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submental

Question 18

Name the lymph nodes D

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supraclavicular

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parotid

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submental

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cervical

Question 19

name the lymph nodes E

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cervical

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supraclavicular

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submandibular

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occipital

Question 20

name the lymph nodes F

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occipital

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cervical

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submental

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parotid

Question 21

The functions of blood include

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protection and transportation

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reproduction and storage

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heat regulation and secretion

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transportation and sensation

Question 22

One difference between arteries and veins is is that veins have

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wider lumens

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usually carries oxygenated blood

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thicker elastic walls

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higher blood pressure

Question 23

the function of capillaries is to carry

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substances between the blood and cells

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the blood under high pressure away from the heart

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the blood under high pressure back to the heart

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carbon dioxide to the tissues and heart

Question 24

which vein is the left hand arrow pointing to?

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external Jugular vein

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internal jugular vein

Question 25

which vein is the right hand arrow pointing to?

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internal jugular vein

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external jugular vein

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