Explanation

• Digestion begins in the mouth, starting immediately when food is ingested.
• Both mechanical digestion (chewing) and chemical digestion (salivary amylase breaking down carbohydrates) 

Additional information:

• Mouth: Food is chewed and mixed with saliva that contains enzymes to break down carbohydrates.
• Esophagus: Food is swallowed and passes through the esophagus into the stomach.
• Stomach: Food is mixed with stomach acid and enzymes to break down proteins and fats.
• Small Intestine: Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.
• Large Intestine: Water and electrolytes are absorbed, and waste is eliminated.

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Last updated by NS on 01 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Eccrine sweat glands help regulate body temperature.
• They are most densely found on palms and soles.
• These glands produce watery sweat for cooling.
• They are active throughout the body, especially in these areas.
• This helps maintain body temperature balance.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• A reflex action is a quick, automatic response to a stimulus.
• It is mainly controlled by the spinal cord, which is part of the central nervous system.
• This allows fast response without involving the brain immediately.
• Thus, reflexes are coordinated by the central nervous system.

Last verified on 23-04-2026

Explanation

• The kidney is an important organ responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.
• Its structural and functional unit is the nephron.
• Each kidney contains millions of nephrons.
• They perform filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.

Last verified on 23-04-2026

Explanation

• Oxytocin is the primary hormone responsible for causing the labor pain
• It is often referred to as the "love hormone" or "cuddle chemical,"

Last updated by NA on 22-April-2026