Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

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Which organ filters toxins from the blood and produces bile?
Answer: Liver
The liver detoxifies blood and produces bile for fat digestion.
What is the main muscle responsible for flexing the upper arm?
Answer: Biceps brachii
The biceps brachii flexes the forearm at the elbow.
Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?
Answer: Platelets
Platelets (thrombocytes) initiate clotting to stop bleeding.
The pituitary gland is often called the body's:
Answer: Master gland
The pituitary gland controls other endocrine glands and is the master gland.
Which membrane lines the abdominal cavity?
Answer: Peritoneum
The peritoneum lines the abdominal cavity and covers abdominal organs.
Which part of the ear is responsible for hearing by converting sound to nerve signals?
Answer: Cochlea
The cochlea converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses for hearing.
What is the smallest functional unit of life?
Answer: Cell
The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.