ISSA Nutrition: Q2

How many organs systems are in the human body?

11

Approximately what percentage of a cell's mass is comprised of water?

70%

Which of the following is a pulpy, acid fluid passing from the stomach to the small intestine, consisting of gastric juices and partially digested food?

Chyme

Epithelial cells can be classified as squamous, cuboidal or

Columnar

Tendons and ligaments are made of

Dense connective tissue

The small intestine is divided into three sections, in the following order:

Duodenum, jejunum, ileum

Which organ system works closely with the nervous system to produce, release and regulates hormones?

Endocrine system

Specialized cells on the pancreas, which secrete insulin, glucagon and somatostatin are referred to as the

Islets of Langerhans

A thin polar membrane made of pairs of lipid molecules, is known as a(n)

Lipid bilayer

The 3 types of muscle found in the human body are: cardiac muscle, skeletal muscle and

Smooth muscle