Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
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Which organ is responsible for producing insulin to regulate blood glucose levels?
Answer: Pancreas
The pancreas contains islets of Langerhans that produce insulin, which lowers blood glucose by facilitating cellular uptake of glucose.
What is the largest organ of the human body by surface area?
Answer: Skin
The skin is the largest organ, covering the entire exterior of the body and serving as the primary protective barrier against pathogens.
How many chambers does the human heart have?
Answer: Four
The heart has four chambers — two atria (upper) and two ventricles (lower) — that work together to pump oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body?
Answer: Aorta
The aorta is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle into the systemic circulation.
The process by which somatic cells divide to produce two identical daughter cells is called:
Answer: Mitosis
Mitosis is the type of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells, used for growth, tissue repair, and replacement.
Which division of the nervous system controls involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration?
Answer: Autonomic nervous system
The autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary bodily functions including heart rate, glandular secretion, and digestion without conscious control.
The femur is the longest bone in the body and is located in which region?
Answer: Thigh
The femur (thigh bone) extends from the hip to the knee and is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body.