Structures
This structure covers the trachea while swallowing to prevent choking.
epiglottis
What is the function of the tongue?
move food around mouth to break down
Diabetics require artificial _________ to _________ their blood sugar.
insulin; lower
You should be getting mostly _________ (carbohydrates, proteins, or fats) in your diet every day. WRITE THE FULL WORD.
carbohydrates
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
jupiter!
What kind of biological macromolecule does saliva break down? FULL WORD, NO ABBREVIATION.
carbohydrates
Why are there sphincters in the intestines?
control the flow of food for maximum nutrient absorption
Why is excessive thirst a symptom of diabetes?
high blood sugar causes increased demand from kidneys to flush out excess sugar
What makes a fat monounsaturated?
only one double carbon bond
What is the most common cancer in the United States?
breast cancer
The stomach performs ________ digestion.
chemical and mechanical
The intestines are covered in ________ or hair-like projections to help with nutrient absorption.
cilia
When glucagon is released, there is also a release of _________.
glycogen
Amino acids are the _______ of proteins. Use the proper scientific term!
monomers
What animal kills the most people each year? Besides humans.............
mosquitos
Name the three accessory organs.
The pancreas produces enzymes that break down which biological macromolecule?
proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
Describe diabetic ketoacidosis or DKA.
excessively high blood sugar levels; blood becomes acidic due to body needing to use fat for energy (ketone release)
How is fat broken down in the body?
bile is released from the gallbladder
The first vaccine was developed for what disease?
smallpox
If this organ stopped working, then the majority of water absorption would not occur.
large intestine or colon
yes, it is not an essential organ; diet can be altered for less fatty foods
Approximately how many children are diagnosed with type II diabetes in the United States every year?
about 5,300
What does it mean to have a "fast metabolism"?
body burns calories at a higher rate for various processes (breathing, digestion, etc.)
In what year was the structure of DNA discovered?
1953