Body Systems Flashcard

Front

What organ produces digestive enzymes and insulin?

Back

Pancreas

Front

What are interacting parts that work together to form a complex whole?

Back

Systems

Front

What does starch break down into during digestion?

Back

Glucose

Front

What does protein break down into during digestion?

Back

Amino Acids

Front

What role do oxygen and glucose molecules play in the body?

Back

They are involved in the release of energy.

Front

What is the main function of the liver in the body?

Back

The liver processes nutrients and detoxifies harmful substances.

Front

What are the basic building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino Acids

Front

What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

The stomach breaks down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the role of the kidneys in the body?

Back

The kidneys filter waste from the blood and regulate fluid balance.

Front

What is the process by which food is broken down into smaller components?

Back

Digestion