Amplify Metabolism Review Flashcard

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What system is responsible for taking oxygen into the body?

Back

Respiratory system.

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What happens to starch and protein molecules in the small intestine?

Back

They break down further into glucose and amino acids so they are small enough to enter our cells.

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Through which system do starch and protein enter the body?

Back

Digestive system.

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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

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Carry the molecules to the cells and other body systems.

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What is the role of the respiratory system?

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To take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide.

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What are the end products of starch digestion?

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Glucose.

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What are the end products of protein digestion?

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Amino acids.

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How does oxygen travel from the lungs to the cells?

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Through the circulatory system.

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What is the 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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Front

What is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules called?

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Digestion.