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What is organ system ?

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A group of organs working together to achieve a specific function

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What is tissues ?

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A group of cells working together to perform a shared function

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What is the basic building block of all living organisms ?

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Cell

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What is a organelle ?

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A specialised unit within a cell which performs a specific function

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What are 3 enzymes called ?

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Lipase , Protease and Amylase

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what is molecular movement ?

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The movement of molecules resulting from their kinetic energy.

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What is plasma ?

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A straw - coloured liquid that makes up just over half the volume of blood.

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What are the name of cells with no nucleus ?

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Platelets

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What type of cells are phagocytes, pathogens and lymphocytes ?

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White blood cells

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What is the role of red blood-cells ?

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They transport oxygen around the body through the blood vessels

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What color liquid is plasma ?

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Yellow

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how many types of blood vessels are there in the body ?

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Three - arteries, veins and capillaries

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what kind of circulation do humans have ?

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Double Circulation

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what two type of enzymes breaks down starch ?

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Amylase and Carbohydrates

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What reagent is used for starch ?

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Iodine Solution

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What color does protein turn if present ?

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Purple or Pink

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What is the name of the test of benedict’s solution ?

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Glucose

18
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Do you know the another name for fats ?

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Lipids

19
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What do digestive enzymes do ?

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They breakdown larger food molecules into smaller molecules to be absorbed into the bloodstream

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What is the name of the disease that can be passed from one to another ?

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Communicable disease

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what are toxic substances called as a risk factor of lifestyle or diseases ?

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Carcinogens

21
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What is the name of the addictive chemical found in cigarettes ?

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Nicotine

22
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What are 2 risks of long period drinking of alcohol ?

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Brain Damage and Liver Cirrhosis

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What are 2 risks of short term drinking of alcohol ?

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Blurred vision and Lowered Inhibitions

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