Nutrition And Respiratory System

Question 1

Proteins

Answer 1

Body’s maintenance, growth, repair

Question 2

Carbohydrates

Answer 2

Starches and sugars. Primary source of energy

Question 3

Fats

Answer 3

Saturated raise bad cholesterol. Monosaturated and polyunsaturated lower bad cholesterol

Question 4

Fiber

Answer 4

Bulk to help large intestine carry waste matter

Question 5

Water

Answer 5

Body loses up to 4 pints water per day. Insufficient water causes dehydration, muscle cramps, dizziness, death

Question 6

Iron

Answer 6

Allows red blood cells to transfer oxygen to body tissues. Meat, beans, whole grains

Question 7

Calcium

Answer 7

Bone growth and muscle function. Dairy products, spinach

Question 8

Magnesium

Answer 8

Bone development, muscle and nerve function, enzyme function. Nuts, whole grain, greens

Question 9

Potassium

Answer 9

Balances fluid levels. Bananas, sweet potatoes, nuts and seeds

Question 10

Vitamin A

Answer 10

Vision, immune system, cell growth. Liver, milk, eggs, carrots, spinach

Question 11

Vitamin C

Answer 11

Collagen formation, immune system, antioxidants. Peppers, citrus, broccoli

Question 12

Vitamin D

Answer 12

Bone strength, muscle and nerve function, immune system. Fortified milk, juice, sunlight

Question 13

Arthopods vs vertebrate

Answer 13

Exoskeletons, endoskeletons

Question 14

Tendons

Answer 14

Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue, connects muscle to skeleton

Question 15

Ligaments

Answer 15

Connective tissues, connects bones to joints

Question 16

Respiration

Answer 16

Blood cells absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide and water vapor

Question 17

Nasal activity

Answer 17

Filters, moistens, warms air

Question 18

Pharynx

Answer 18

Further filters air and aids in infection protection

Question 19

Epiglottis

Answer 19

Closes when swallowing to keep food from airway

Question 20

Left and right bronchi

Answer 20

Trachea branches into these tubes that lead to lungs

Question 21

Trachea

Answer 21

Further cleanses air

Question 22

Bronchioles

Answer 22

Smaller tubes ending in the alveolus sac

Question 23

Alveolus

Answer 23

Oxygen enters into the blood stream via capillaries (blood vessels)

Question 24

Diaphragm

Answer 24

System of muscles that allow breathing