Digestion
What does the digestive system do?
Takes the food you eat and converts it into materials your body needs to live, repair itself, and grow
What's the most important nutrient?
Water
What's the first layer of protection in our immune system?
Which organ is the one that creates urine?
The kidneys
What is the more common name for a pathogen?
Germ
What is the type of acid found in the stomach?
Hydrochloric acid
What nutrient takes the longest to breakdown?
Fats
What is the lymphatic system?
A group of vessels, organs, and tissues that get rid of waste and fight germs.
This pair of tubes connect your kidney to the bladder
Ureters
This germ is a one-cell organism, found everywhere. Some good and some bad.
Bacteria
This organ's main job is to send nutrients in the blood to the body and/or store it for later use
The liver
What's one main difference between the new food pyramid and the old food pyramid.
Less carbs (breads, rice, pasta), more proteins, diary and healthy fats.
What organ takes the place of your spleen if it is removed.
The Liver
Bile is created in which two organs?
Liver and Gall bladder
Virus
Food leaving the mouth is blocked from the windpipe by the ______________ and then goes down the _________________ toward the stomach.
Epiglottis, esophagus
Vitamins are found in ____________________ and minerals are found where_____________________.
Living things
Earth, ground, bodies of water.
What causes allergies?
When white blood cells to produce antibodies in response to non-dangerous things, like pollen, dust or pet dander.
Good bacteria in your large intestine processes which vitamin from your feces (used for clotting the blood)?
Vitamin K
With which type of diabetes does the body not produce any insulin naturally?
Type 1 Diabetes
Name the four types of teeth in the human mouth
Incisors, Canines, Premolars, Molars
What are three health benefits of fats?
Providing long term energy, supporting cell growth and structure, aiding in nutrient absorption, protecting organs, Insulating the body to keep warm, Enabling better brain function. (helps electrical brain signal transfer faster from neuron to neuron, Fats keep your skin healthy, Fats keep you full longer when you eat.
What are the 3 main organs that make up the lymphatic system?
Spleen, Thymus, Tonsils
What is the name of the hairlike structures lining the small intestine that help absorbs nutrients?
Villi
Name at least 3 ways you can help prevent or prolong being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
Healthy diet (avoiding high carb foods, lean proteins), exercise regularly, avoiding sugary foods, not smoking, stress management