Molecules in the body
Name 3 molecules needed for the body to function
Bacteria are ______ than human cells
smaller
Oxygen enter the body through
mouth/nose
This molecule can create high blood sugar when insulin is not available
What is glucose?
Which are smaller white blood cells or hydrogen atoms?
Hydrogren atoms
starch enters through
mouth
This molecule comes from fish
protein
Micrometers
A test of a patient's organs were conducted to see what molecules were present. Are these results normal for the small intestine? (explain why)
glucose molecules: normal
oxygen: none
starch: normal
Yes, because oxygen does not go through digestive system
This molecule is broken down from protein into
Which 2 of these objects are on the same scale:
Bacteria
Hydrogen Atoms
Blood cells
Ant
bacteria and blood cells
Can glucose enter the digestive system through the mouth?
yes (it USUALLY enters the body as starch and then is broken down, but CAN enter as broken down glucose)
These two molecules are broken down in the small intestine and are NOT found inside of the circulatory system
What is protein and starch?
Which 2 objects are on the scale:
car
human
cell
atom
car and human
Name 2 molecules that doctors would NOT test for in cells to determine with the human body is functioning properly?
protein and starch