Deficiency
Effect of deficiency of vitamin A
Night blindess
this nutrient is our quick main energy source
carbohydrates
Function of arteries
Carries blood away from the heart
List 3 accessory organs
Pancreas
Liver
Gall bladder
where chemical digestion of food begins
mouth
a sign of this deficiency disease is poor bone development-Vitamin D deficiency
rickets
we need the least amount of this nutrient
Sugars and Fats
Function of Red blood cells
Transport oxygen around the body
this substance that is secreted from the liver emulsifies fats(breaks them into small droplets)
bile
What connects mouth to stomach
esophagus
scurvy is caused by a deficiency in this micro-nutrient
vitamin c
Red meat and spinach is rich in which nutrient
iron
Function of valves in veins
To prevent back-flow of blood
Function of gall bladder
Stores bile
Function of small intestine
Absorption of nutrients
Completion of digestion
High number of white blood cells indicates?
Infection
Low level of iron can lead to a condition called
Anaemia
Function of circulatory system
Function of liver in digestion
Produce bile to break down fat into smaller droplets
Where water is absorbed
Large intestine
State three functions of lipids(fats)
Insulation
Making cell membranes
Long term store of energy
this nutrient provides zero energy yet it is important in chemical reactions in the body
water
Pulmonary artrey carries which type of blood
Deoxygenated blood
Name of enzyme that breaks lipids
Function of Pancreas
Produce digestive enzymes