Yr 11 - SCB - Introduction (biology)

Question 1

Describe what a mammal is

Answer 1

1) Produces milk
2) Hair or fur
3) single bone jaw
4) warm blooded
5) diaphragms
6) four chambered hearts

Question 2

difference between herbivore, carnivore and omnivore

Answer 2

herbivore - only eats plants
carnivore - only eats meat
omnivore - eats meat and plants

Question 3

7 parts of healthy diet and reason

Answer 3

1) Carbs (energy source)
2) Fats (slow energy)
3) Protein (builds & repair muscle)
4) vitamins (helps make body work)
5) minerals (helps realise energy from food)
6) fiber (aids in digestion)
7) water (maintains fluid levels)

Question 4

why do we need a digestive system

Answer 4

• allows the macro nutrients to be absorbed
• keeps our body functioning
• removes unabsorbed nutrients