nutrition
What is the most concentrated energy source available to the body?
fats
What is the process of putting food into the body?
ingestion
What are the two stages of the respiratory system?
breathing and respiration
What are the three major types of blood vessels?
veins, capillaries, and arteries
How many planets are in our solar system?
What are organic molecules that contain carbon?
vitamens
What are the two types of digestion?
mechanical and chemical?
How does the human body regulate breathing rates?
with your brain
What are the primary components of the circulatory system?
1) heart
2) vessels
3) blood
What color is the lava room?
red
How is a Calorie different from a calorie?
calories are a unit for measuring chemical energy; Calories are 1000 calories and are found on food labels!
What are the key components of the mouth that help with chemical digestion?
teeth, tongue, and salivary gland
What muscle is responsible for both inhalation and exhalation?
the diaphram
How does the circulatory system help to maintain homeostasis?
it helps with water homeostasis
What is the third planet from the sun?
Earth
How many proteins are naturally produced by the body and how many need to be found in our diet?
11 are naturally produced, 9 need to be in our diet
What is the process of finding the right balance in an organism called?
homeostasis
How does the alveoli structure play a role in its function?
its very thin, so it allows gases to effortlessly diffuse into the bloodstream through it
How is a capillary's structure indicative of its function?
Capillaries are very small, thin, and numerous, which allows for easy diffusion and osmosis
Who is a famous person Mr. Broadus is related to?
Snoop Dog
a calorie is the same amount of _________ needed to heat __ mL of water by __ degree ______________.
energy, one, one, Celsius
Where is stomach acid on the pH scale?
2 pH
Why is respiration associated with chemical function?
it involves the exchange of molecules, namely O2 and CO2
What is the protein that helps platelets?
fibrin
Who was Bella's crush in 2nd grade?
Taki