Biology: Health & Diet Flashcards
What are enzymes known as?
They are known as biological catalysts
What are enzymes?
They are special proteins that can break large molecules of nutrients down into small molecules.
What do the enzymes speed up?
They speed up digestion
What does the enzyme carbohydrase break down?
It breaks down carbohydrates
What enzyme is used when the product made is amino acids?
The enzyme used is protease
Where are water and minerals absorbed into the blood the body?
It is the large intestine
What is the function of the oesophagus?
It carries food to the stomach
What is the function of the stomach?
It churns the food and begins chemical digestion of proteins
What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet is is when you have the right amount of the food group to keep you healthy.
What can an unbalanced diet lead to?
An unbalanced diet can lead to you being underweight, overweight or vitamin and mineral deficient.
What nutrient provides growth and repair?
Protein
Name three types of carbohydrates
Bread, pasta and potatoes
What is the function of vitamins and minerals in the body?
Needed in small amounts to keep you healthy
What is there an increased risk of if you are underweight?
There is an increased risk of poor immune system, lack of energy and lack of vitamins & minerals
What type of drug is paracetamol and aspirin
They are medicinal drugs
What type of drugs can be taken for fun and bought legally
Legal Recreational Drugs
What can vitamin A deficiency lead to?
Night blindness
What can vitamin D deficiency lead to?
It can lead to rickets
What is carbohydrates
It is the main source of energy
What does fibre provide
It provides bulk to your food to keep it moving through your gut.
What type of drug is alcohol? And why?
It is a depressant because it slows down your body’s reaction.
What does drinking pregnancy increase the risk of
It increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, low birth weight babies & Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
What are three harmful chemicals in cigarettes?
Tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide
What is nicotine
