Vocab
molecules that are building blocks of starch
glucose
Brings oxygen into the body
Respiratory System
Body is not bringing in enough oxygen
Asthma
What do amino acids build back into in the cell?
proteins
a large molecule that helps repair cells
Protein
Brings starch and protein into the body
Digestive System
Which molecules are impacted by an injury to the pancreas?
glucose, amino acids
What happens to the water in the cell?
it is absorbed/stored
A molecule that is not needed by the body and released as a waste product
carbon dioxide
Brings molecules to the cells in the body
Circulatory system
(Not talking about the molecules missing from the cell)
Red Blood cells
What are the inputs of the cellular respiration?
Glucose, oxygen
a chemical reaction that occurs in the mitochondria of the cell
cellular respiration
a body part in the digestive system
various answers
Someone with Diabetes does not make this naturally
Insulin
What are the outputs of cellular respiration?
Water, energy, carbon dioxide
the body's use of molecules for energy and growth
metabolism
a body part in the circulatory system
various answers
Why does Elisa feel so tired? Be specific!
She is missing glucose in her cells so her cells are not releasing energy (cellular respiration)
What is another example of a chemical reaction?
rust, elephant toothpaste, baking