DIGESTIVE
Where does the digestive system start in our body?
In our mouth
What is the main organ of our circulatory system?
Our heart
Can we breath when we eat?
No. It is physically impossible to breathe and swallow at the exact same moment
How do we measure the energy that a food contains
By calories
Is it healthy to have a banana for breakfast?
Yes it is, but it shouldn't be taken alone.
What is in our stomach that helps to break down the food?
The gastric juices
how do we call to the movement that the heart does?
Pumps!
where are the alveoli, in our nose or in our lungs?
are there proteins in vegetables?
Yes, they are.
Tell me two examples of carbohydrates.
rice, potatoes, pasta, bread... and all related
What do we have in our mouth that helps us with digestion?
Our saliva.
Why is the circulatory system related to digestion?
Nutrients pass through the intestinal walls into the bloodstream to the body.
These are the only organs that can float on water.
Our lungs! Because they contain air.
Are there vitamins in meat?
Yes, such as for example B-complex vitamins
Is it avocado considered as in the group of fats?
Yes, it is.
Is the excretory part of the digestive system?
Yes! It is the last part.
Does our blood contain oxygen?
Yes, it does.
What are hiccups?
Involuntary movements of the diaphragm. Hipo!
How do we call the group of food that includes lentils, chick peas, beans....
Legumes or pulses
What is the most important element that you should take multiple times a day?
Water
How long is the large intestine?
About 1.5 meters long
What is the difference between arteries and veins?
Arteries carry blood away from the heart, and veins carry blood towards the heart
Why do we burp?
To release air trapped in our digestive system.
Say the 5 main groups of nutrients
protenins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fats
What do you have to take with iron nutrients to help the body to absorb them? (such as for example with a plate of lentils)
Vitamin C (for example an orange fruit for dessert)