Metabolic Reactions Test Review 23-24

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What do complex carbohydrates break down into?

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Glucose

Front

What process do enzymes use to break down food into small molecules?

Back

Chemical Digestion

Front

What happens to nutrients after Sarah eats breakfast for her half marathon?

Back

Nutrients travel through the bloodstream.

Front

Which body system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells?

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Circulatory System

Front

What is the most basic unit of all organ systems?

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Cells

Front

What is the role of glucose in the body?

Back

Glucose provides energy for cellular processes.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

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Mechanical digestion involves physical breakdown of food, while chemical digestion involves enzymatic breakdown.

Front

What is facilitated diffusion?

Back

Facilitated diffusion is the process by which glucose enters cells through protein channels in the cell membrane.

Front

What are the main components of the circulatory system?

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Heart, blood vessels, and blood.

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What is the function of the small intestine in digestion?

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The small intestine absorbs nutrients from digested food.