Digestion 1
True or False? Digestion begins in our mouths.
True!
True or False? We are unable to swallow upside down.
False
Name the three major macronutrients we consume.
Carbohydrates, Fats, and Protein
Pooping!
What is a plant sourced carbohydrate that we are unable to digest but is necessary for healthy digestions?
Fiber
What is the source of all carbohyrates?
Plants
Does metabolism happen while you sleep?
Yes!
Where does digestion begin?
The mouth
Sucrose, Lactose, and fructose are types of what?
Sugars
What is converted into energy during metabolism?
Food
The molecules our body needs from fats
Fatty Acids
True of False? Food and water travel different tracts through our digestive system.
False
True or False? Protein is necessary to create serotonin.
True!
How are amino acids, fatty acids, and sugars transported to cells throughout the body
Blood
What is the name of a mass of food that is moved throughout the digestive process?
Bolus
What percentage of energy do we use to sleep and breathe?
70%
Name the two types of digestion
Chemical and Physical Digestion
What are the catalysts for chemical digestion in the stomach?
Enzymes
Enzymes breakdown proteins into what?
Amino Acids
Name the organs that food travels through throughout digestion.
Esophagus, Stomach, Small intestine, and Large intestine.