Metabolic Reactions

Front

What's the difference between starch and glucose?

Back

Starch is made up of many glucose molecules bonded together

Front

Why do molecules in the small intestine seem like they are disappearing?

Back

The molecules are getting absorbed into the blood

Front

What does COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES (starch) turn into when it is chemically broken apart?

Back

Glucose

Front

Why are some molecules absorbed into the blood stream, but some molecules are not?

Back

Some molecules are smaller than others.

Front

Spit is also known as

Back

Saliva

Front

Where is saliva made in your body?

Back

mouth

Front

About how much saliva is secreted everyday?

Back

1 to 2 liters

Front

Humans need to take in food. Food is a type of fuel, which means that it can react with other substances to release _________.

Back

energy

Front

How do food molecules get delivered to every cell in the body?

Back

By the circulatory system

Front

Why do we have fat tissue attached to our bodies?

Back

Because our bodies can burn it to use as a "back-up" energy source