Human Nutrition

Question 1

Water

Answer 1

Regulate body temperature
Carry oxygen & nutrients

Question 2

Fibre

Answer 2

Help digestive system

Question 3

Calcium

Answer 3

Strengthen bones & muscles
Normal blood clotting
Regulate heart rhythm
Regulate nerves

Question 4

Carbohydrates

Answer 4

Provide glucose for energy

Question 5

Fats

Answer 5

Absorb vitamins A, D, & E

Question 6

Proteins

Answer 6

Repair damages cells & produce new ones

Question 7

Iron

Answer 7

Make haemoglobin to transport oxygen

Question 8

Vitamin C

Answer 8

Boost immunity
Prevent iron deficiency
Heal wounds & grow tissues

Question 9

Vitamin D

Answer 9

Regulate calcium & phosphates

Question 10

Scurvy

Answer 10

Lack of vitamin C: joint pain, weakness, gum bleeding

Question 11

Rickets

Answer 11

Lack of vitamin D: weak bones & muscles

Question 12

Mouth

Answer 12

Ingest & chew foods

Question 13

Salivary glands

Answer 13

Break up foods

Question 14

Oesophagus

Answer 14

Transport foods

Question 15

Stomach

Answer 15

Break food down with HCl

Question 16

Liver

Answer 16

Filter toxins & balance nutrients

Question 17

Gallbladder

Answer 17

Store bile to break down fats

Question 18

Pancreas

Answer 18

Produce enzymes (bile)

Question 19

Duodenum

Answer 19

Absorb nutrients

Question 20

Small intestine

Answer 20

Break down & absorb nutrients

Question 21

Large intestine

Answer 21

Absorb water, form faeces

Question 22

Rectum

Answer 22

Store bodily waste

Question 23

Anus

Answer 23

Expel bodily waste

Question 24

Ingestion

Answer 24

Mouth

Question 25

Digestion

Answer 25

Mouth, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, duodenum

Question 26

Absorption

Answer 26

Duodenum, small intestine

Question 27

Assimilation

Answer 27

Cells

Question 28

Egestion

Answer 28

Rectum, anus

Question 29

Amylase places

Answer 29

Secreted: pancreas, salivary glands
Acting: small intestine, stomach, mouth

Question 30

Protease places

Answer 30

Secreted: pancreas, stomach, small intestine
Acting: small intestine, stomach

Question 31

Lipase places

Answer 31

Secreted: pancreas
Acting: small intestine

Question 32

Incisors

Answer 32

8 — cutting

Question 33

Canines

Answer 33

4 — tearing

Question 34

Premolars

Answer 34

8 — tearing, grinding

Question 35

Molars

Answer 35

12 — grinding

Question 36

Enamel

Answer 36

Made of calcium phosphate

Question 37

Denting

Answer 37

Hard, surrounds pulp

Question 38

Pulp

Answer 38

Contains blood vessels

Question 39

Nerves

Answer 39

Tell the force & temperature of a bite

Question 40

Cement

Answer 40

Attach tooth to jawbone

Question 41

Gums

Answer 41

Keep tooth in place