Grade 12 Anatomy and Physiology Worksheet
This worksheet covers key concepts in Grade 12 Anatomy and Physiology, including the cardiovascular, nervous, and digestive systems.
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Grade 12 Anatomy and Physiology
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1. Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?
Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
2. Label the indicated parts of the human heart in the diagram below.
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. The functional unit of the nervous system is the .
4. Neurotransmitters are released from the terminal and bind to receptors on the neuron.
5. The brain and spinal cord make up the nervous system.
6. Briefly describe the function of the myelin sheath on a neuron.
7. Identify the main parts of the neuron shown below.
A:
B:
C:
8. The small intestine is primarily responsible for water absorption.
True
False
9. Bile is produced by the gallbladder and aids in fat digestion.
True
False
10. The image below shows the human digestive system. Identify the organ labeled 'A'.
Organ A:
11. Choose one major organ system (e.g., respiratory, endocrine, skeletal) and explain its primary functions and how it interacts with at least two other organ systems to maintain homeostasis in the human body.
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