science chp 15
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 humans should get most of their energy from the FATS they eat | F-carbohydrates |
| HOMEOSTASIS is the process by which the smooth muscles of the esophagus move in wave to carry food to your stomach | F- peristalsis |
| bacteria in the LARGE intestine aid digestion | T |
| MINERALS are needed to help the body regulate many chemical reactions | T |
| your body CANNOT manufacture all of the essential amino acids | T |
| amylase is an example? | D. enzyme |
| which of these is not a carbohydrate? | D. fat |
| of the following which organ does food not pass through? | A. pancreas |
| besides carbohydrates,proteins,fats,vitamins,and minerals, what other nutrient does your body need for life? | C. water |
| protiens are composed of substances called? | D. amino acids |
| sweating during exercise will cause loss of water to the body it is important to replace the water or___ could set in | B. dehydration |
| which of the following would most directly affect the operations of the digestive system ? | B. liver damage |
| choose the answer which lists the correct order of the digestive process? | A. c,d,a,b |
| which structure produces a liquid called chyme to help with the digestive process? | C. 3 |
| nutrients like calcium and zinc are often referred to as? | B. minerals |
| carbohydrates are composed of carbon,___and oxygen? | A. hydrogen |
| which of the following substances is considered inorganic? | B. minerals |
| which of the following is not a source of prtien? | B. broccoli |
| which type of fat can cause heart diseases if consumed in high quantities? | C. saturated |
| which organ in the digestive system absorbs the most water from food? | B. small intestine |
| which type of digestion breaks down pieces of food into small molecules? | C. peristalsis digestion |
| which part of the digestion process speeds up the break down of food? | B. villi |
| which of the following describes one function of the stomach? | A. to temporarily store food |
| which units measure the amount of energy in food? | C. calories |
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