early development
What is the structure between the mother & baby?
placenta
What is the master gland?
pituitary gland
What is the hardest substance in the body?
enamel
What is the body’s main source of energy?
carbs
What is necessary for growth & body functions?
vitamins
What is an unborn child recognizable as a tiny baby?
fetus
Which gland regulates metabolism & blood calcium?
thyroid
What connects the pharynx with the stomach?
esophagus
What fatlike substance can accumulate in blood vessels & restrict blood flow?
cholesterol
Which vitamins function as antioxidants?
C and E
What is the transitional change from childhood to adulthood?
adolescence
What is the emergency action hormone?
adrenaline
What are the wavelike contractions that move food along the digestive tract?
peristalsis
What proteins lack one or more essential amino acids?
incomplete proteins
Which mineral is vital in energy production?
magnesium
What is the bundle of 3 blood vessels that connects the baby to the placenta?
umbilical cord
What hormone is secreted by the pineal gland?
melatonin
Where is bile stored and concentrated?
gallbladder
What helps move undigested waste?
dietary fiber
What neutralizes free radicals?
antioxidants
What professional provides care for infants & children?
pediatrician
What are small clusters of endocrine gland cells in the pancreas called?
Islets of Langerhans
Who treats diseases & disorders of the digestive system?
Gastroenterologist
What are packages of fats & proteins?
lipoproteins
What are needed in small amounts for cells & tissues to function properly?
minerals