Whats going on with M'Kenna?
Who is M'Kenna?
Our patient that has a mysterious illness
What system is the small intestine a part of
the digestive system
What is a metabolic reaction?
Any chemical process that happens inside of a living organism to keep it alive
Does cold weather make your metabolism speed up or slow down?
Speed up!
Name three of M'Kenna's symptoms
Diarrhea, Nausea, Abdominal cramps, Vomiting, Weight loss, Fatigue, Muscle cramps, Rapid heartbeat, Difficulty breathing
What does the small intestine do?
The small intestine breaks down food, absorbs nutrients and water, and moves waste to the large intestine.
When do these reactions happen?
All of the time!!! every second an organism is alive these reactions are happening
True or false: Your stomach acid has the ability to dissolve seashells
True!
What medical procedure was done to see what was wrong with M'Kenna?
Endoscopy
poor digestion due to a sick small intestine leads to a lack of what?
Energy!
Why does your body feel tiered when you skip meals?
Because you have less energy available
True or false: It has rained frogs before
True! Multiple times actually...
What part of the body is causing M'Kenna's issues?
Small Intestine
What do the digestive enzymes do?
Name two reasons these reactions are important
Breaks down food to release energy
Builds new molecules the body needs
Grow and repair tissues
Maintains homeostasis (balance inside the body)
What organ absorbs the most nutrients from food?
The small intestine
What is M'Kenna's small intestine not doing?
digesting food/absorbing nutrients
what other organs are the small intestine connected to?
Stomach and large intestine
How can metabolic reactions happening in the digestive system impact other parts of your body?
Energy and nutrients are transferred through the digestive system to other parts of the body
what percent of your body's energy does your brain use?