What We Know For M'Kenna So Far

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What system did M'Kenna's first observable symptoms start in?

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Digestive system.

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What does Benedict's solution indicate in a sample?

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It indicates if and how much glucose is inside a sample.

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What types of digestion occur in the mouth?

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Both chemical and mechanical digestion.

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is when a small molecule like a monomer moves through a semi-permeable membrane (like the intestine lining).

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What does a normal person's solid waste contain?

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No biomolecules leftover in solid waste besides fiber and some water.

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What is the role of the digestive system?

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The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients that the body can absorb.

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What is mechanical digestion?

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Mechanical digestion is the physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces.

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What is chemical digestion?

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Chemical digestion is the breakdown of food into simpler nutrients by enzymes.

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What is a semi-permeable membrane?

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A semi-permeable membrane allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.

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What is the function of glucose in the body?

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Glucose is a primary source of energy for the body's cells.