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What is the purpose of carbohydrates?
The body’s primary source of energy.
What is the purpose of protein?
Building and repairing tissues in the body.
A ___________________ is a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
nutrient
___________________ releases in response to stress or danger. This hormone triggers the “fight or flight” response.
Adrenaline
What are the names of the 6 groups we divide vitamins into?
A, B, C, D, E, K
The majority of digestion and nutrient absorption occurs in the _______________________, the longest portion of the digestive system.
small intestine
The digestive system is responsible for breaking down food into ___________________ that can be absorbed by the body to provide energy and support various bodily functions.
nutrients
What is the purpose of dietary fats?
Providing energy, supporting cell growth, protecting organs, and helping the body absorb certain nutrients.
The _______________________ is responsible for producing, storing, and eliminating urine from the body.
Urinary System
___________________ are your body's chemical messengers.
Hormones
Describe the 2 ways you can determine how much water to drink every day.
1. Divide your weight (in lbs) by 2. Drink that many fluid ounces per day.
2. Drink 8 fluid ounces for every 20 lbs you weigh.
___________________ nodes are small bean-shaped organs found throughout the body that filter lymph fluid.
Lymph
Digestive ___________________ are proteins that your body makes to break down food and aid digestion.
enzymes
The ___________________ immune system is specific to each threat and provides long-lasting immunity to previously encountered pathogens.
Adaptive
Nutrients are split primarily into 2 groups called ___________________ and ___________________.
macronutrients, micronutrients
The ___________________ are two thin tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
ureters
Once swallowed, food travels down the ___________________, a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
esophagus
The ___________________ are a pair of bean-shaped organs located below the ribcage on either side of the spine. They filter your blood and produce urine.
kidneys
The final part of the digestive tract is the _______________________, where water and electrolytes are absorbed, forming solid waste that leaves the body.
large intestine
The liver produces ___________________ and helps filter blood to remove toxins and other harmful substances.
bile
The ___________________ immune system is the body’s first line of defense against infection. It is non-specific, meaning it responds in the same way to all foreign invaders.
Innate
The color of urine is primarily due to the pigment ___________________, which can range from pale yellow to dark amber depending on hydration levels.
urochrome
Which type of dietary fat is unhealthy and why?
Trans Fat
It is artificially created and commonly found in processed foods and fried foods. They have been linked to various health issues.
When food or fluids enter your body, nerves trigger the muscles to initiate a series of wave-like contractions called ___________________. This propels the food forward.
peristalsis
The ___________________ gland regulates other endocrine glands and is sometimes referred to as the “master” gland.
Pituitary