Metabolism Practice Test

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What is the function of the digestive system?

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The digestive system brings in food and breaks it down into smaller molecules, such as glucose and amino acids, that can fit into cells.

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What does the respiratory system do?

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The respiratory system brings in oxygen molecules from the air.

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What is the role of the circulatory system?

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The circulatory system transports glucose, oxygen, and amino acid molecules to every cell in the body.

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What molecules do body systems deliver to cells?

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Body systems work together to deliver glucose, oxygen, and amino acids to the cells in the body.

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True or False: Growth and repair require energy release from cellular respiration.

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True

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy.

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What are the two main types of metabolism?

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The two main types of metabolism are catabolism (breaking down molecules for energy) and anabolism (building up molecules for growth and repair).

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the importance of glucose in metabolism?

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Glucose is a primary energy source for cells and is essential for cellular respiration.

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How do the digestive and circulatory systems work together?

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The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream by the circulatory system to be delivered to cells.