7/28/25 - Digestive system (S.1.4) + Integumentary system (S.1.8)

Based on smart prep personalized plan + notes I took on these sections

Identify Structures of the Digestive System : In which of the following organs does digestion begin?

Mouth

Identify Structures of the Digestive System : In which of the following organs does the breakdown of proteins begin?

Stomach

Identify Structures of the Digestive System : What is the name of the substance that leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine?

Chyme

Identify Structures of the Digestive System : Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea?

Epiglottis

Identify Structures of the Digestive System : What is the first part of the small intestine?

Duodenum

Identify Structures of the Digestive System : What organ projects from the cecum?

Vermiform appendix

Identify the Functions of the Digestive System : Which of the following structures absorbs nutrients in the small intestine?

Microvilli

Identify the Functions of the Digestive System : What is the role of the large intestine?

Absorbs water and salt, ferments waste

Identify the Functions of the Digestive System : What is the function of bile?

Emulsifies fats for digestion

Identify the Functions of the Digestive System : What is the role of the liver in digestion?

It produces bile to aid in fat digestion and detoxifies the blood

Identify the difference between chemical and mechanical digestion : Which of the following statements best describes peristalsis?

Muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract

Identify the difference between chemical and mechanical digestion : What kind of digestion occurs when enzymes like amylase act on carbohydrates?

Chemical

Identify the difference between chemical and mechanical digestion : Where does the digestion of carbohydrates begin, and what enzyme is involved?

In the mouth with the enzyme amylase

Identify the Role of Secretions in the Digestive System : What enzyme in saliva begins the chemical digestion of starch?

Amylase

Identify the Role of Secretions in the Digestive System : What hormone causes hunger and stimulates food intake?

Ghrelin

Identify the Role of Secretions in the Digestive System : Which secretion neutralizes acidic chyme in the duodenum?

Bicarbonate

Identify the Role of Secretions in the Digestive System : Which of the following lists the three main secretions of the stomach and their correct functions?

Mucus (protects stomach lining), hydrochloric acid (creates acidic environment), and pepsinogen (converted to pepsin to digest proteins)

Identify Structures of the Integumentary System : Which of the following is the layer of skin that forms a protective, waterproof barrier?

Epidermis

Identify Structures of the Integumentary System : Which of the following layers of the skin contains hair follicles?

Dermis

Identify Structures of the Integumentary System : Which of the following layers of the skin contains a layer of dead cells?

Epidermis

Identify Structures of the Integumentary System : What structure in the skin is responsible for oil secretion?

Sebaceous gland

Identify Structures of the Integumentary System : What are the three main layers of the skin, from outermost to innermost?

Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)

Identify Structures of the Integumentary System : Which glands are located in the ear and responsible for producing earwax?

Ceruminous glands

Identify the Functions of the Integumentary System : Which of the following best describes the function of melanocytes?

Production of melanin

Identify the Functions of the Integumentary System : Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system?

Providing a barrier to pathogens and UV radiation

Identify the Functions of the Integumentary System : What is excreted through the skin along with water?

Sodium, chloride, magnesium

Identify the Functions of the Integumentary System : What skin-produced vitamin helps the body absorb calcium?

Vitamin D

Identify the Functions of the Integumentary System : How does the integumentary system help protect the body?

By creating a waterproof barrier, blocking pathogens, and shielding against UV radiation

Identify the Functions of the Integumentary System : Which of the following substances can be found in sweat besides water?

Sodium, chloride, magnesium, urea, lactic acid, and alcohol

Identify the Role of the Integumentary System in Homeostasis : What occurs when the body is overheated?

Sweat is produced and blood vessels dilate

Identify the Role of the Integumentary System in Homeostasis : Which of the following describes cutaneous vasoconstriction?

Blood vessels narrow to reduce heat loss

Identify the Role of the Integumentary System in Homeostasis : Why do cheeks appear flushed during exercise?

Dilated vessels bring more blood to the skin’s surface

Identify the Role of the Integumentary System in Homeostasis : What happens when the body temperature rises as part of homeostasis?

Sweat glands release sweat and blood vessels dilate

Identify the Role of the Integumentary System in Homeostasis : Why do cheeks often appear red when a person is hot or exercising?

Dilated blood vessels bring more blood to the skin’s surface

Identify the Role of the Integumentary System in Homeostasis : When the body becomes too warm, which of the following responses occurs to help cool it down?

Sweat glands produce sweat and blood vessels dilate near the skin's surface

BONUS QUESTION (DIGESTIVE SYSTEM): Which of the following is correctly matched?

Colon / absorption of water and vitamins

BONUS QUESTION (DIGESTIVE SYSTEM): Which of the following moves the bolus down the esophagus to the stomach?

Peristalsis

BONUS QUESTION (DIGESTIVE SYSTEM): The vili , microvilli , and rugae function to _?_

Increase surface area

BONUS QUESTION (DIGESTIVE SYSTEM): Failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to close could result in which of the following?

Gastric reflux

BONUS QUESTION (DIGESTIVE SYSTEM): Which of the following is not associated with the large intestine?

Enzyme secretion for digestion

BONUS QUESTION ( INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM): Which of the following describes the dermis of the skin?

The layer of skin where many accessory structures originate

BONUS QUESTION ( INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM): Which of the following is correctly matched?

Sebaceous gland/ oil

BONUS QUESTION ( INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM): Which of the following statements is true about thermoregulation?

Cutaneous vasodilation cools the body by allowing more heat to be released from the blood through the surface of the skin

BONUS QUESTION ( INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM): The integumentary system protects the body by ___?___

Providing a large surface area through which metabolic wastes are excreted

BONUS QUESTION ( INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM): Which of the following is correctly matched?

Ceruminous glands / ear wax production