Metabolic reactions

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What do carbohydrates turn into during metabolism?

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Glucose

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Where does the digestive system begin?

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Mouth

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What is the destination of amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids after they leave the small intestines?

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Bloodstream

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What do fats turn into during metabolic processes?

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Fatty acids

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In which system do metabolic reactions primarily occur?

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Digestive system

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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

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To break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

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What are the three main macronutrients that the body metabolizes?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

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What is the role of enzymes in metabolic reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the process of converting glucose into energy called?

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Cellular respiration.

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What is the significance of the bloodstream in metabolism?

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The bloodstream transports nutrients to cells throughout the body.

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