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What are two parts of metabolism?
Anabolism and Catabolism
What does the liver do?
Helps digest and rids of toxic substances
avocado, chia seeds, dark chocolate, eggs, olives, nuts, fatty fish, etc.
What does fat do?
Fat gives you extra energy
A compound that contains the element carbon
Organic Compound
What is metabolic rate, and what can cause it to change?
Metabolic rate is the overall rate at which metabollic reactions occur in an individual.
Stress, exercising, and when temperature rises can cause changing it
What does the stomach do?
It's where digestion of protein begins
Name 4 things with protein in them
Beef, chicken, fish, eggs, milk, yogurt, nuts, etc.
What do carbs do?
They give you energy
The synthesis of complex molecules from smaller ones; occurs in living things and is known as creative metabolism
Anabolism
What are the groups of chemicals that are essential to life?
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, roughage, fiber, water, minerals, and vitamins
It produces digestive juices and insulin
Name 5 things with carbs in them
Quinoa, oats, bananas, sweet potatoes, beets, kidney beans, apples, etc.
What does protein do?
It builds muscles and a strong immune system
The breaking down of complex molecules into smaller ones; occurs in living things and is known as destructive metabolism
Catabolism
What do animals need vitamins for?
They need vitamins to help enzymes catalyze reactions in the body
What does the small intestine do?
Its absorbs nutrients
Name 6 things that contain vitamins and minerals
eggs, carrots, cantaloupe, tomatoes, red peppers, green peppers, avocado, seeds, etc.
What does water do?
A natural polymer that is made up of amino acids
Protein
What are enzymes?
Special proteins found in all living things and vital to the chemical reactions of life
What does the large intestine do?
It absorbs water and stores waste
Name 7 things that contain water
Cucumber, tomatoes, apples, celery, lettuce, watermelon, peaches, etc.
What do vitamins and minerals do?
They stimulate the body process