Food & Nutrition
Name a food that one would eat to gain vitamins
*Any fruit or vegetable
Name two parts of the digestive system
Mouth (teeth, tongue), Pharynx, Oesophagus, Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, Small intestine, Large intestine
Two spongy organs on either side of the heart used to breath
The lungs
The heart is made up of how many chambers?
Four
Smoking is the leading cause of this major disease in the bronchial tubes and lung tissue
Lung Cancer
When someone consumes contaminated food that makes them sick, this is referred to as "______"
Food poisoning
Mastication is more commonly referred to as "______"
Chewing
Two tubes that branch out from the trachea into each lung
Name one type of blood vessel
Arteries, veins, capillaries
Difficulty defecating (pooping) caused by lack of fiber & water is called ______
Constipation
Name two main components of the Mediterranean Diet
Olive oil, fish, fruits, vegetables, cheese, grains
After food is mixed with saliva in the mouth, it becomes a "______"
Bolus
As air passes through this short tube made of cartilage, the vocal chords vibrate.
The heart is made up of two circuits. The pulmonary circuit links the _____ and the _____.
The heart & the lungs
Hypertension is also referred to as "______"
High Blood Pressure
What is an example of an inorganic nutrient?
Water, mineral salts
A small, flexible cartilage in the pharynx that prevents food from reaching the respiratory tract
What is the main waste product of cellular respiration?
Carbon dioxide
Oxygenated blood leaves the left ventricle through the ______, and flows to the organs.
Aorta
Small crystals formed in the renal pelvis that cause very intense pain
Kidney Stones
Which four organic food categories does our body need for a healthy diet?
Carbohydrates, Lipids (fats and oils), Proteins, Vitamins
What is the name of the enzyme found in saliva?
Amylase
The small groups of pulmonary alveoli found at the end of the bronchioles are called _____.
Alveolar sacs
This yellowish liquid makes up 55% of blood and consists of water and dissolved substances
Caused by blood clots in the coronary artery, a "myocardial infarction" can also be called a "______"
Heart Attack