Metabolism part 1

What does starch break down into?

• Glucose

• Amino acids

• Proteins

What does protein break down into?

• Starch

• Glucose

• Amino acids

Where do we get glucose and amino acids from?

• We get it from the air we break

• We get it from the foods we eat

• We get it from our blood

• We get it from medicine we take

Where does oxygen start at?

• In your stomach then to heart

• In your heart then to cells

• In your mouth then to lungs

Where do we get oxygen from?

• We get it from the air

• We get it from food

• Neither

What does the digestive system do?

• Bring oxygen to our blood

• Break down and digest food into smaller molecules

• Brings amino acid to our lungs

Why can't starch and protein go straight into the cell?

• It is too big so it needs to break down

• It can fit already

Where is the alveoli?

• The respiratory system (lungs)

• The digestive system (stomach, intestines)

Where is the villi?

• The respiratory system (lungs)

• The digestive system (stomach, intestines)

What happens if you have ANEMIA?

• You get low blood sugar

• You don't get enough red blood cells or enough oxygen into your cells

• You don't have enough digestive enzymes

• It is hard to breathe