CMA Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
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Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
Answer: Kidney
The kidneys filter blood to remove waste products and excess water, producing urine.
The mitral valve is located between which two chambers of the heart?
Answer: Left atrium and left ventricle
The mitral (bicuspid) valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle.
Which body system is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
Answer: Respiratory system
The respiratory system, including the lungs and airways, performs gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide.
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Answer: Skin
The skin is the largest organ, covering the entire external surface of the body.
The femur is the bone of which part of the body?
Answer: Upper leg (thigh)
The femur is the thigh bone, located in the upper portion of the leg between the hip and knee.
Which gland produces insulin to regulate blood glucose?
Answer: Pancreas
The pancreas secretes insulin from beta cells in the islets of Langerhans to lower blood glucose levels.