test recap Flashcards
1
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What is the role of bile?
A
Bile emulsifies fats, breaking them down into smaller droplets that can be more easily digested by enzymes.
2
Q
What gas diffuses into the bloodstream from the alveoli?
A
oxygen
3
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What gas diffuses into the alveoli from the bloodstream?
A
Carbon dioxide
4
Q
What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
A
glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
(+ energy released)
5
Q
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration in yeast and plants?
A
glucose ⟶ ethanol + carbon dioxide
6
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what is diffusion
A
movement of particles from an area of high to low concentration.
7
Q
Digestive enzymes
A
they are responsible for breaking down large molecules into smaller, more easily absorbed ones.
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