Unit 11 & 12: Digestive and Urinary System Flashcards

1
Q

Digestion

A

proccess by which food is broken down by the digestive system into small nutrients to be absorbed by the body.

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2
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Nutrients (Biomolecules)

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Tiny molecules that are broken down from large molecules to be absorbed and used by the body cells.

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3
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Chewing of food

A

Mastation

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4
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Squeezing and te movign of food along the alimentary canal (digestive tract)

A

Peristalsis

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5
Q

Digestion

A

Breaking down of ingested food, absorption of nutrients into blood.

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6
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Metabolism

A

Production of Cellular energy (ATP)

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7
Q

Carbohydrates
1) Monomer
2) Structure
3) Elements
4) Examples
5) Functions

A

Carbohydrates
1) Monosaccarides
2) Hexagon/pentagon
3) CHO (1:2:1)
4) Glucose, fructose, galactose, lactose, dextrose
5) Short term energy

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8
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Lipids (Fats)
1) Monomer
2) Structure
3) Elements
4) Examples
5) Functions

A

Lipids
1) Triglycerides or fatty acids
2) +—-
3) CHO; wayyy less O2 tho
4) Triglyerides, Phospholipids
5) Protection, long term energy, heat production

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9
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Proteins
1) Monomer
2) Structure
3) Elements
4) Examples
5) Functions

A

Proteins
1) Amino Acids
2) >+<
3) CHON
4) Hair, Bone, muscles, meat
5) Enzymes, hormones, immune, movement, support.

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10
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Nucleic acids
2) 1) Monomer
2) Structure
3) Elements
4) Examples
5) Functions

A

Nucleic Acids:
1) Nucleotides
2) pentagon–hexagon
3) CHONP
4) DNA/RNA
5) Blue print for proteins

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11
Q

Chemical process that breaks down polymers/macromolecules:

A

Hydrolysis

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12
Q

Why do we eat?

A

1) Food has chemical energy stored in it
2) The energy is released by breaking the food downm in the digestive system.

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13
Q

Two ways the body uses energy:

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1) Chemical to Mechanical energy (movement)

2) Chemical to Thermal energy
(body heat)

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14
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How is energy for cells created (cellular level):

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1) ATP released when the last attached (3rd one) phosphate is removed (2 are left).
ADP —->ATP

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15
Q

Alimentary canal:

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Pathway in which food enters and waste is expelled.

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16
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Organs of the Alimentary canal:

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Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small intestines, Large Intestines, Anus.

17
Q

Accessory organs:

A

Salivary Glands, Teeth, pancrease, liver, gall bladder.

18
Q

Mechanical vs Chemical digestion

A

Physicallly altered vs chemically altered

19
Q

What type of digestion is peristalsis:

A

Mechanical

20
Q

Mouth anatomy

Tongue:

A
  • Smashing food
  • taste- gustatory buds
  • moving food
21
Q

Mouth anatomy

Hard palet

A
  • forms the anterior roof: smashing
22
Q

Mouth anatomy

Soft palate

A
  • Forms the posterior of the roof: Guides down to esophagus
23
Q

Mouth anatomy

Uvula

A
  • fleshy projection of the soft pallet
24
Q

Mouth anatomy

Teeth

A
  • To masicate (chew) food
  • chew, tear, mash, mix, crush
25
Q

Mouth anatomy

Salivary Glands

A
  • Saliva producing glands
  • ## Saliva with Amylase (breaks down starches/carbs)
25
Q

Location of Salivary Glands:

A
  • Parotide glands- located anterior to ears
  • Submandible glands
  • Subliungual glands
27
Q

Pharynx Function

A
  • Passageway for air and food
  • Epiglottis- routes food and water towards esophagus via persitalsis pushing.