Amplify Metabolism Unit Review 2

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What is diabetes?

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A chronic condition where the body cannot properly process food for use as energy, often due to low insulin levels.

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What happens to glucose levels in diabetes?

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Low insulin keeps glucose out of cells, leading to low glucose levels in the blood.

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What is asthma?

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A respiratory condition that causes difficulty in breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the airways.

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How does asthma affect oxygen levels?

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Asthma can lead to low oxygen levels due to difficulty breathing.

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What is the role of red blood cells?

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Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and return carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

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What happens when there is a problem with a body system?

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It can result in fewer oxygen, glucose, and/or amino acid molecules getting to the body’s cells.

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What is blood doping?

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A method used by athletes to enhance performance by increasing the number of red blood cells in the body.

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How does blood doping increase energy for athletes?

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It increases the number of red blood cells, allowing for more oxygen to be delivered to muscles.

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What does the body do after blood is removed during blood doping?

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The body makes more red blood cells to replace those that were removed.

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What is the importance of oxygen for the body?

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Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration, which produces energy for the body's functions.