Amplify Metabolism

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What is the main function of the digestive system?

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To break down food and absorb food molecules.

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Which organ is part of the digestive system?

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Mouth, small intestine, and stomach are part of the digestive system, but the heart is not.

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What begins the physical breakdown of food?

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The mouth.

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What do oxygen and glucose produce in the mitochondria?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What are all systems of the human body made of?

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Cells.

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What is metabolism?

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The process by which the body converts food into energy.

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What role do mitochondria play in metabolism?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell where energy production occurs.

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What is the difference between digestion and metabolism?

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Digestion is the breakdown of food, while metabolism is the conversion of that food into energy.

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What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

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The small intestine absorbs nutrients from digested food.

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What is the function of the stomach in the digestive system?

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The stomach breaks down food using acids and enzymes.

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