Unit 2 Metabolic reaction

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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

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To transport nutrients and oxygen to cells.

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What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins, formed when proteins are broken down.

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What role does the nervous system play in digestion?

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It controls the movement of food through the digestive tract.

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What is the primary function of the large intestine?

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To absorb water and electrolytes.

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What is the function of the small intestine?

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To absorb small food particles into the bloodstream.

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What is metabolism?

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The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.

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What are enzymes?

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Proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is digestion?

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The process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed.

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What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

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To break down food using acids and enzymes.

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What is the function of the pancreas?

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To produce digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.

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