Energy from Nutritional Food

When an animal eats food, how does the food molecules and nutrients enter the cell?

• through the nucleus
• through the plasma membrane
• through chlorophyll in the cell 
• through other specialized cells

A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose is what?

• A Positive Relationship
• A negative relationship
• Homeostasis
• A neutral relationship

As you exercise why does respiration increase?

• Your blood pressure increases
• You sweat more and need more water vapor
• More oxygen is needed to utilize your bodies stored energy
• Your blood pressure is decreasing

 Nutrients that are needed by the body in small amounts and are not made by living things

• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Water
• Lipids

A protein is used for what?

• store nutrients 
• Help regulate the bodies systems
• Provide energy 
• Build muscle and repair tissue

Which best explains the process of digestion?

• The body uses energy to make food.
  
• The body breaks down food to provide nutrients.
  
• The body breathes air in to supply oxygen to the lungs.
  
• The body circulates blood to provide oxygen.

What provides Energy the fastest?

• Potatoes
• Meat
• Milk 
• Fruit

Cell organelle that converts the chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use

• Mitochondria
• Ribosomes
• Cell Wall 
• Chloroplasts

Which best describes why sunlight is important for the survival of green plants?

• It is required for photosynthesis in green plants
• It is required for absorption of minerals by green plants
• It is required for production of roots by green plants. 
• Sunlight helps the plant absorb water

The decisions an individual makes when choosing what foods to eat.

• life skills
• character traits
• dietary habits