Amplify 6 Metabolism 2.5

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What is glucose?

Back

Blood sugar

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What is starch?

Back

Foods like rice and bread

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What are amino acids?

Back

Part of proteins

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What happens to proteins in the digestive system?

Back

They break down into amino acids

Front

If someone has a pancreas injury, their digestion works badly. What happens?

Back

Their protein, fiber, and starch can't break down into smaller parts

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If someone has diabetes, glucose is locked out of their cells. What happens?

Back

Their blood sugar rises, but there is less glucose in their cells.

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How does our blood help with breathing?

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Blood contains red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs to the cells.

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What is carbon dioxide?

Back

We breathe it out

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If someone has anemia, they have fewer red blood cells. What happens?

Back

Their blood cannot carry as much oxygen to their cells.

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An athlete wants to hit their peak performance today. What should they do?

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Take deep breaths and eat foods with plenty of starch and glucose for energy