The Digestive System

Question 1

What is the function of Protein?

Answer 1

Maintenance and growth of cells and tissues, energy source.

Question 2

What is the function of Minerals?

Answer 2

Growth and maintenance of bones and teeth, osmoregulation, nerve transmission, muscle contraction and transport systems.

Question 3

What is the function of Vitamins?

Answer 3

Specific chemical reactions within cells, growth and hormones.

Question 4

What is the function of Water?

Answer 4

Allows chemical reactions and transports chemicals and regulate temperature.

Question 5

What is the function of Lipids?

Answer 5

Storage of energy, insulation - protects organs, aid absorption of fat soluble vitamins.

Question 6

What is the function of Fibre?

Answer 6

Removal of waste, regulates bowel function.

Question 7

What is the function of Carbohydrates?

Answer 7

Supplies energy to the cells.

Question 8

What is mechanical digestion?

Answer 8

Large pieces of food are ingested and physically broken down into smaller pieces.

Question 9

What is chemical digestion?

Answer 9

Larger molecules of food are broken down by enzymes, acid and bile.

Question 10

What is an autotroph?

Answer 10

An organism that produces their food from light, oxygen, CO2 or other chemicals.

Question 11

What is a heterotroph?

Answer 11

An organism that obtains their nutrients from plants or animal tissue.