Body Systems
What three body systems have you studied in this unit?
digestive, circulatory, respiratory
Which four diseases did you study so far in this unit?
anemia, diabetes, pancreatic injury, asthma
What three molecules does a cell need to function?
glucose, oxygen, amino acids
What does the circulatory system do?
transports molecules to cells
Which molecules are affected by anemia?
oxygen molecules
What two molecules are needed to make energy?
Glucose and oxygen
Which molecules are transported by the circulatory system?
amino acids, glucose, oxygen
Which three molecules are affected by Pancreatic injury?
Which two larger molecules need to be broken down into smaller molecules?
starch and proteins
What organ collects oxygen in the respiratory system?
The Lungs
What disease kills the most people every year?
Heart disease
On average, how long can a person live without ANY oxygen in their blood?
between 3-5 minutes
What organ of your body uses the most energy?
The brain
In diabetes, glucose cannot get into the cell. what hormone is responsible for this?
Insulin
Which food will produce more glucose in your bloodstream: Potatoes or carrots?
potatoes