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Which bone is classified as a sesamoid bone

Patella

Which hormone regulates blood glucose levels?

Insulin

Which organ produces bile to aid digestion

Liver

What is the primary function of alveoli in the lungs?

Gas exchange

What type of transport is used for glucose absorption in the small intestine

Active transport

What does the P wave in an ECG represent?

Atrial depolarization

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Aorta

What is the primary function of the nephron?

Filter waste from blood

What is a common treatment for coronary heart disease?

Stents

What is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Facilitate gas exchange

What is the function of erythrocytes?

Carry oxygen

Which treatment for cancer involves CBT

Talking therapy

During muscle contraction, which ion is essential for cross-bridge formation?

Calcium

What is the role of ATP in muscle contraction?

It provides energy to detach myosin heads

Which part of the nervous system carries impulses from receptors to the CNS?

Sensory neurones

Which muscle is essential for breathing?

Diaphragm

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the ovaries to produce more eggs during IVF treatment?

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Which type of joint allows the greatest range of movement

Synovial

Which hormone triggers ovulation?

LH

Which condition is associated with chronic inflammation of the digestive tract?

Crohn’s disease

What is the primary function of ATP in muscle contraction

It breaks the cross-bridge between actin and myosin

Which disease is caused by the degeneration of dopamine-producing cells in the brain?

Parkinson’s disease

Which is a cause of COPD?

Smoking

What is the function of the femur?

Supports body weight and allows movement

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

Regulates hormone release from other glands