Growth and Development
What is formed when a egg cell and sperm cell mix
Zygote
What is the substance that glands secrete to control certain functions of the body?
Hormones
What is a doctor who takes care of the diseases of the digestive system?
Gastroenterologist
The three major Macronutrients
Fats Carbohydrates and Protiens
Name the differance between saturated and unsaturated fats.
Saturated fats consist mostly of animal fats while unstaurated mostly consist of oils
what structure forms between the baby and the wall of the uterus and works as multiple organs?
Placenta
The "Master Gland" also helps to regulate other glands.
Pituitary Gland
The enamel is also known as what
The hardest substance in the body
What is a fatlike substance located in the blood that can accumilate in the blood and make vessels clot?
Cholesterol
Name the major watersoluable vitamins
Vitamins C and B Vitamin
What is the name of the Doctor that provides care for pregnant women?
Obstetrician
What is the growth hormone?
Somototropin
What are the contractions in the throat that help food move along.
Peristalsis
finish the sentance. Carbohydrates produce...
energy
when one has too many vitamins it is then called...
Hypervitaminosis
what is the stage of development which is marked by the ability to reproduce?
Puberty
What gland regulates metabolism and can be found in the in the neck?
Thyroid Gland
What is the largest internal organ?
Liver
What are the building blocks of Proteins
Amino Acids
Magnesium is vital for what production?
Energy
When the baby is finally the shape of a hollow sphere, what is it formerly know as?
Blastocyst
This gland produces both insulin and stores it in the blood as glycogen.
Islets Of Langerhans
Most chemical digestion begins in the...
Duedenum
Fats are made up of what?
Fatty acids
Substances that neutralize harmful molecules called free radicals
antioxidents