GMS 6440 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL
PHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM (ACTUAL 2025/2026)
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
name the levels of organization in the human body starting with a molecule molecule macromolecule organelle cell tissue organ organ system organism
what are the functions of the digestive system process and digest food absorb and conserve water breakdown sugar, proteins, fats store energy reserves generate heat for body temp.
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what structures are involved in chewing tongue teeth oral cavity
what structures are involved in the GI tract esophagus liver pancreas
what are the three layers of the esophagus folded at rest mucosa-inner layer connective tissues, mucous glands-middle smooth muscle-outer layer
what happens in the inner layer of the stomach secretion of gastric juice (mucous, digestive enzyme, HCl)
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what is the volume of intestinal juices secreted daily 6.5-8 Liters
how much water is lost in the feces each day> 100 mL per day (most juice will be reabsorbed)
what is the role of the villi in the small intestine to increase surface area of the intestine to help with absorbing carbs, proteins, and fats
why is the intestine rich in blood vessels?to help generate more juice
what percent of the population is obese?1/3
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what is the highest risk factor for hypertension?obesity
what happens during gastric bypass surgery> upper stomach is cut and reconnected to the small intestine most of the stomach is bypassed
what are the major organs of the cardiovascular system heart blood blood vessels
what are the functions of the cardiovascular system distribute blood cells, water, dissolved materials like waste, nutrients, oxygen, CO2 distribute heat to control body temp.
what are the four most common spots to feel the pulse in the body
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