Chemical reactions
When a new substance is created in a chemical reaction, what is that new substance always made of?
The atoms of the substances we started with
What is M'Kennas disease?
Celiacs!
What structure lines the tissue of the small intestine?
Villi
What is the name of the process our cells do to create energy?
Cellular respiration
What is one way we can tell if a chemical reaction took place?
Various answers
What is the treatment for M'Kennas disease?
She has to stop eating gluten
Why is glucose able to pass through the small intestine?
It is small enough to pass through the cells of the villi
What two gases are found in our blood?
Carbon dioxide and oxygen
Can matter turn into energy?
NO! Some chemical reactions create energy, but you will always have the same amount of matter that you started with
Why did M'Kenna lose so much weight?
1. She couldn't keep food down (diarrhea and vomiting)
2. She was not properly absorbing nutrients from her small intestine
What molecule are fats broken down into?
Fatty acids
What structure can be found on the tissue of the lungs?
Alveoli
What molecule is starch broken down into?
Glucose
What are the products of cellular respiration?
CO2, water and ATP energy
Where does the digestive system begin?
The mouth