Proteins, etc
These units make up proteins
what are amino acids
where does digestion begin?
mouth
What element did we test that reacts violently with water?
Calcium
What type of blood cell carries oxygen?
Red blood cell
Which organ filters the blood and produces urine?
Kidneys
What is the pH of water... neutral pH
pH = 7
Which enzyme breaks down proteins in the stomach?
Pepsin
What 2 compounds were mixed in the endothermic lab?
Citric acid, Baking soda
What is the function of hemoglobin?
Carries oxygen in the blood
Name a way we regulate body temperature
sweating or metabolic processes
Which pulmonary organ removes CO2 to help control pH?
Lungs
Which organ produces digestive enzymes?
Pancreas
How is a suture tied? It is known as ......
surgeon's knot.
What is the average blood pressure?
120/80 mmHg
What organ processes ammonia into urea?
Liver
Name a food or drink with a pH around 3.
Examples: Lemon juice, soda, etc.
What is the function of bile in digestion?
breaks down fats
What gas was released when calcium reacts with water?
Hydrogen
Name one disease caused by abnormal red blood cells?
Sickle cell anemia
What happens when the stomach produces too much acid?
Heartburn or ulcers may occur
When the body uses fats for fuel it is known as...
Ketosis or keto
What is the main function of lipase?
Breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
What is the universal donor for blood?
O-
Where are red blood cells produced?
Bone marrow
Which two organs work together to maintain pH balance?
Lungs and kidneys