Body organization
What is a cell?
the basic unit of structure and function in a living thing
Name the five systems in the body.
digestive system, excretory system, nervous system, endocrine system, reproductive system
What are ligaments?
hold together bones in moveable joints
What kind of energy do simple carbohydrates give you?
A quick burst of energy.
What are the five found groups?
Fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy protein
What is a cell membrane?
forms the outer border of a cell
What is the function of the skeletal system?
muscles and bones work togther to help your body move.
What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?
Voluntary muscles we have control over and involuntary are unconcious.
What kind of energy does complex carbohydrates give you?
Long term energy.
Name three things you find on a food label.
Servings, calories, calories from fat, nutrients, ingredients, etc.
What is the nucleus?
directs the cells activities and and holds information that controls a cell's function
What is a joint?
A place in the body where two bones come together.
What are the five major functions of the skeletal system?
provides shape and support, enables you to move, protects your organs, produces blood cells, stores minerals and other materials until your body needs them.
Name the three kinds of fats.
Unsaturated, Saturated, Trans
What are the two largest found groups on myplate?
Grains and vegetables?
What is the cytoplasm?
made up of a clear, jellylike substance that contains many cell structures
What happens in the process of absorption?
nutrients move from the digestive system into the bloodstream.
Where is cardiac muscle found?
In the heart.
Why should you not eat a diet with too much cholestrol?
Your body produces enough cholestrol in your liver, too much cholesterol can cause your arteries to clog which can lead to heart disease or a heart attack.
Grains: breads, pasta, rice
Vegetables: carrots, lettuce, tomatoes
Fruits: apples, bananas, organges
Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt
Protein: Chicken, turkey, nuts
Name the job one organ has in our bodies.
Heart; pump blood
Kidney; pass waste and urine
liver; filter blood coming from the digestive tract
Name three ways homeostasis helps your body maintain balance.
Regulating body temperature, maintaining water balance, keeping your balance
What are the functions of the skin? Explain how each of these work.
regulating body temperature, gathers information from the evironment, produces vitamin D
What are some examples of complete proteins?
Meats; chicken, steak, turkey etc.
Why is it important to look at nutrition facts?
To know how nutritious foods are.