DIET
What is a nutrient?
A nutrient is a useful substance that is obtained from food which is needed in a balanced diet.
how many molecules can enzymes break down?
one
what is another word for the gut?
Alimentary Canal
What is the name of the liquid part of blood?
plasma
What are the five nutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals
What is the enzyme produced in the stomach?
Protease
What is the squeezing action of the gut?
Peristalsis
What does red blood cells have that allows it to carry oxygen?
Haemogloin.
What nutrient helps maintain the chemical reaction in cells?
Vitamins
What is an enzyme?
A protein that speeds up chemical reactions
Is fibre undigested in the digestive system
YES/NO
YES
What colour are the right blood cells?
purple
What is a balanced diet?
A diet that contains all the necessary food nutrients in the correct proportions
What is the enzyme for fats?
Lipase
Why is there hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
To destroy microbes
What shap does the red blood cells have?
What is a defiency disease?
A defiency disease is when you don't get enough of an essential nutrient
What does emulsify mean?
To break down in to smaller droplets.
What is mechanical digestion?
Breaking down of food by the teeth.
What are the four parts of the blood?
Plasma, Red blood cells, White blood cells,Platelets