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Key terms
Key terms
Carbohydrates provide the body with...
Energy
What organ...
-produce and secrete saliva into the mou
-contains amylase that begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates
salivary glands
What is a villi?
Tiny hair-like projections that line the inside of the small intestine.
Starch is a , it is made up of lots of sugar molecules joined together
Carbohydrate
In what organ are small food particles absorbed?
small intestine
What is the name of Ms. Barry's pet cat?
Goose
What solution do you use to test for Protein and what color will a POSITIVE test turn?
Biruets and lilac (Purple)
Proteins are important for... (2 answers)
Growth and Repair
What is the purpose of the appendix in Herbivores?
To help digest grass(Plants)
What is the purpose of a villi?
They contain blood vessels and help absorb nutrients.
What does Beneddicts solution test for?
a disease caused by a serious vitamin C deficiency
Scurvy
Write down the 5 food groups
What are the 3 types of enzymes?
Protease, Amylase, and Lipase
How are bacteria cells different to animal and plant cells?
No nucleus, contains plasmids, 1 strand of looping DNA, has flagella
What solution do you use for lipids (Fats)? What does a positive test look like?
Ethanol and Cloudy water or emulsion
-specific cells in the digestive system take up (absorb) the small molecules from digested food -The circulatory system then transports these throughout the body
Villi
Fats are important for... (3 answers)
Energy, Nutrients, and Insulation
-Not enough water is absorbed from the feces -Caused by bacteria, viruses and food intolerance -Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and dehydration -Can be treated with medication -if it is bacterial infection, antibiotics can be given -fluids must be replenished so dehydration does not occur
What is Diarrhea
What foods contain Carbohydrates?
Bread, pasta, rice