MD: M'Kenna (Metabolic Reactions)

Front

What organ does the dialysis tubing model in the experiment with glucose and starch?

Back

Small intestine

Front

What indicates a physical change when chewing food?

Back

It is broken down into smaller pieces.

Front

Which organelle controls what goes in and out of the cell?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

Where does food go after the small intestine?

Back

Large intestine

Front

What happens to water and fiber in the digestive system?

Back

They stay the same for both M'Kenna and a healthy person. They will pass through the digestive system.

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Back

To absorb nutrients from food.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What is a physical change in matter?

Back

A change that affects one or more physical properties without altering the substance's chemical composition.

Front

What is the function of the large intestine?

Back

To absorb water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter.

Front

What is glucose?

Back

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.