digestive and urinary system
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What is the function of the pharynx?
The pharynx moves food from the mouth to the esophagus and keeps food out of the airway using the epiglottis.
what is urinary systems functions?
regulates water removes waste from blood stimulates the rbc growth regulates blood pressure
what is arteries?
carry blood away from heart ( oxygenated)
what is veins?
carry blood towards the heart ( deoxygenated)
capilaries?
carries both oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
urinary disorders/disease?
kidney stones, UTI’s, Kidney failure
digestion is?
the process of breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by cells
Mouth functions?
food chewed -main source of mechanical digestion ( breaking down food)
What is the function of the esophagus?
The esophagus pushes food to the stomach using rhythmic muscle contractions called peristalsis.
What does the cardiac sphincter do?
It closes when food enters the stomach to prevent acid or food from flowing back into the esophagus.
role of the three enzymes in the digestive system?
amylase: breaks downs carbs into sugar lipase: breaks down fats into fatty acids Protease: breaks down proteins into amino acids