Crazy Chemicals
Super Systems
Mighty Molecules
Organs & More...gans?
Tissues & Issues
100
When an Endothermic chemical reaction occurs, how does its temperature change?
It feels colder
100
What do we call a group of organs that work together to perform a major function?
Organ System
100
Organisms use this type of molecule as backup fuel when there is no food. It is also created and stored in the body when there is too much food.
Fats
100
This organ is the part of our digestive system that is responsible for the breakdown of most food molecules. What is this organ called?
Stomach
100
Vaping fills the lungs with a vaporous oil called Glycerin. If the cells inside our lungs are coated with a layer of oil, how does this affect gas exchange?
Harder to breathe in oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide
200
This term describes a type of chemical reaction where heat is released as the result of a molecule changing.
Exothermic
200
This body system is responsible for transporting blood around your body. It delivers food and oxygen to all of your cells.
Circulatory System
200
Often called a common example of a Simple Sugar, what is the name of this small carbohydrate?
Glucose
200
This organ of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing water from foods, but more importantly, excreting waste by removing it from the body.
Large Intestine
200
This specialized structure inside of our lungs is responsible for the exchange of Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen gas. What is the name of this structure?
Alveoli
300
Amylase, an enzyme commonly found in saliva, helps do what to Complex Carbohydrates when they mix in our mouth?
Break them down into smaller Glucose molecules
300
What are the two main molecules that the Respiratory System exchanges from the body?
Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide
300
Often found in foods and supplements to support working out, these molecules are used to Build & Repair body structures, Transport Materials, and act as Enzymes to speed up chemical reactions.
Proteins
300
This organ is part of the Digestive System. Most of the food molecules that have been broken down are absorbed here.
Small Intestine
300
This specialized tissue is responsible for doing what inside of our Small Intestine?
Absorbing food molecules
400
Your brain will likely be one of the hungriest organs in your body while you're taking your test. What two molecules does it need to produce energy?
Oxygen and Glucose/Food
400
Name the main function of the Digestive System.
Breaking down and Absorbing food
400
Why do our cells have a harder time absorbing large molecules such as Complex Carbohydrates?
They are too large to fit through small openings in the membrane of the cells
400
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This is the name of the tube that delivers food from the mouth to the stomach.
Esophagus
400
In somebody with Celiac Disease, like M'Kenna, their immune system damages their own villi, making them flat. How does this impact the function of the small intestine?
Less food gets absorbed into the bloodstream
500
In our bodies, a chemical reaction called Cellular Respiration occurs. It uses Glucose and Oxygen to create these 2 molecules as products.
Carbon Dioxide, Water
500
When our bodies are cold, our nervous system reacts by activating our muscular system, making us shiver. Similar to the combustion chemical reaction of burning oil, what do our muscle cells produce by using up food energy?
Heat, warming us
500
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This molecule that 95% of Americans don't eat enough of, contributes majorly to the health of your entire body and overall lifespan. Found mostly in fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and legumes, this type of complex carbohydrate cannot be broken down and passes right through the body.
Fiber
500
Just like in our saliva, our stomach juices also contain these special types of proteins that help break down large molecules into smaller molecules.
Enzymes
500
Sickle Cell Anemia is a type of disorder that affects the shape of our red blood cells. Since the shape of our Red Blood Cells are responsible for its ability to deliver oxygen throughout the body, how might this impact a person with the condition?
Harder to get Oxygen and Food delivered, Harder to remove Carbon Dioxide