Unit 3

Question 1

Process by which an organism transforms, transports, absorbs nutrients

Answer 1

Digestion

Question 2

Digestion: how the body converts macronutrients and some micronutrients into simpler elements called _________

Answer 2

bolus

Question 3

Bolus is absorbed by the body and the ________

Answer 3

blood

Question 4

Provides body with energy

Answer 4

Digestive system

Question 5

Cavity where teeth, tongue and salivary glands are found; crush food, move particles around; flavor.

Answer 5

Mouth

Question 6

Tube that connects oral cavity and nostril with esophagus and larynx; swallowing and respiration.

Answer 6

Pharynx

Question 7

Tube that connects pharynx with stomach; transports food to stomach

Answer 7

Esophagus

Question 8

Bag or sac located between esophagus and small intestine; transform food into a muse called CHYME: Absorbed by small intestine, beginning of chemical digestion

Answer 8

Stomach

Question 9

Fat, elongated gland behind stomach; produces enzymes that help digestion; metabolism of fats

Answer 9

Pancreas

Question 10

Hormones of the pancreas

Answer 10

Insulin and glucogon

Question 11

Largest internal organ located in the right side of the abdomen (alcohol); stores vitamins and glycogen;reserves polysaccharides

Answer 11

Liver

Question 12

Located under liver; stores bile; dissolves fats/facilitates digestion and absorption of nutrients

Answer 12

Gallblader

Question 13

Tube that connects stomach w/large intestine : finishes doing chemical digestion, decompose, absorb and assimilate nutrients

Answer 13

Small intestine

Question 14

Muscular tube; formed by cecum (holds appendix, colon and rectum); absorb water, minerals and some vitamins (K and B12) stores remains of digestion

Answer 14

Large intestine

Question 15

Chemical process by which the cells transforms nutrients into energy to perform functions such as breathing, blood circulation, digestion, keeping body temp.

Answer 15

Metabolism

Question 16

During metabolism ________ of the digestive system break down

Answer 16

Enzymes

Question 17

Proteins and fats turn into

Answer 17

Amino acids

Question 18

Carbohydrates turn into

Answer 18

Simple sugars

Question 19

Metabolism is regulated by

Answer 19

Thyroxine and insulin

Question 20

Manufacture of body tissue and the creation of energy reserves

Answer 20

Anabolism

Question 21

Decomposition of tissue and reserves to fue, daily activities

Answer 21

Catabolism

Question 22

Metabolism depends on

Answer 22

Age
Sex
Lifestyle
Diet

Question 23

Metabolism isa mechanism which enables an organism tomstay

Answer 23

Alive

Question 24

Minimum energy that cells need to survive

Answer 24

Basal metabolism

Question 25

A cluster of conditions/disease that raise risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, a stroke

Answer 25

Metabolic syndrome

Question 26

High calorie diets (low nutrients).
No exercise
Screen time

Answer 26

Factors for metabolic syndrome