Metabolism Retest- Vocab/Main Ideas

Front

What are all systems of the human body made of?

Back

Cells

Front

What substances enter the mitochondria during cellular respiration?

Back

Oxygen and glucose

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What substances come out of the mitochondria during cellular respiration?

Back

Carbon dioxide and water

Front

What is the function of alveoli in the lungs?

Back

They move oxygen into the blood and carbon dioxide out of the blood.

Front

What happens to glucose levels if there is an injury to the pancreas?

Back

Low insulin keeps glucose out of cells.

Front

Why is it harder to exercise with a digestive problem?

Back

Your cells would have molecules from air, but would not get enough molecules from food.

Front

What is metabolism?

Back

The process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy.

Front

What role do mitochondria play in cells?

Back

They are the powerhouses of the cell, producing energy through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

Back

To convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Front

What is the relationship between digestion and energy levels?

Back

Proper digestion is necessary to provide the body with nutrients and energy.