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What is the expected role of a molecule produced as a waste product when converting sugar into energy?
What is the expected role of a molecule produced as a waste product when converting sugar into energy?
- Carbon Dioxide (correct)
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen
- Glucose
The heart is the organ that digests food into smaller pieces.
The heart is the organ that digests food into smaller pieces.
False (B)
What is the primary function of blood in the human body?
What is the primary function of blood in the human body?
To carry nutrients and wastes around the body.
Oxygen is taken in when we ______.
Oxygen is taken in when we ______.
Match the following components of the circulatory system with their descriptions:
Match the following components of the circulatory system with their descriptions:
Which of these substances is also known as carbohydrates?
Which of these substances is also known as carbohydrates?
There are five types of blood vessels in the circulatory system.
There are five types of blood vessels in the circulatory system.
What is the organ responsible for digesting food?
What is the organ responsible for digesting food?
Which of the following organs is responsible for breaking down food into small pieces for absorption?
Which of the following organs is responsible for breaking down food into small pieces for absorption?
The intestines are responsible for absorbing nutrients into the blood.
The intestines are responsible for absorbing nutrients into the blood.
What molecule is broken down by mitochondria to produce energy?
What molecule is broken down by mitochondria to produce energy?
These carry blood away from the heart: __________.
These carry blood away from the heart: __________.
What are the two main ingredients that mitochondria use to make ATP?
What are the two main ingredients that mitochondria use to make ATP?
Mitochondria are primarily responsible for storing nutrients obtained from food.
Mitochondria are primarily responsible for storing nutrients obtained from food.
What is the main function of the small intestine in the digestive system?
What is the main function of the small intestine in the digestive system?
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
What is ATP?
What is ATP?
The pancreas is responsible for producing insulin.
The pancreas is responsible for producing insulin.
What are the organs that take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide?
What are the organs that take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide?
The process by which the energy from sugars is converted into a usable form is called __________.
The process by which the energy from sugars is converted into a usable form is called __________.
Match the following structures with their primary function:
Match the following structures with their primary function:
Which blood vessels are responsible for absorbing and delivering molecules such as glucose?
Which blood vessels are responsible for absorbing and delivering molecules such as glucose?
Carbon dioxide is produced by mitochondria during cellular respiration.
Carbon dioxide is produced by mitochondria during cellular respiration.
What small structures in the lungs facilitate gas exchange?
What small structures in the lungs facilitate gas exchange?
Flashcards
Cellular Respiration
Cellular Respiration
The process where cells convert sugar into energy.
Heart
Heart
An organ that pumps blood around the body.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
Also known as sugars, a type of nutrient.
Blood
Blood
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Stomach
Stomach
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Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Dioxide
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Oxygen
Oxygen
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Sugar
Sugar
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Mitochondria
Mitochondria
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ATP
ATP
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Lungs
Lungs
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Pancreas
Pancreas
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Veins
Veins
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Capillaries
Capillaries
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Glucose
Glucose
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Small Intestine
Small Intestine
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Arteries
Arteries
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Blood Vessels
Blood Vessels
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Study Notes
Cellular Energy
- A molecule that helps mitochondria break down sugar is oxygen.
- An organ that pumps blood around the body is the heart.
- A fluid that carries nutrients and wastes around the body is blood.
- The organ that digests food into smaller pieces is the stomach.
- Also known as carbohydrates is sugar.
Circulatory System
- This is the pump that pushes blood around the body is the heart.
- There are three types of these that carry blood around the body. Blood vessels
- These carry blood away from the heart are arteries.
- These carry blood towards the heart are veins.
Random
- This molecule is taken in when we breathe is oxygen.
- This molecule is released when we breathe out is carbon dioxide.
- This organ absorbs nutrients into the blood is the small intestine.
Molecules and Processes
- A molecule that is broken down by the mitochondria and converted into energy is glucose.
- A molecule produced by the mitochondria as the energy is ATP.
- A pair of organs that take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide from the body are the lungs.
- The name of the process by which energy from sugars is converted into energy that can be used by the cells is cellular respiration.
- A small structure found in the lungs that allows oxygen and carbon dioxide to enter and exit the blood are alveoli.
- This molecule is produced by the pancreas and allows glucose to enter into cells is insulin.
- These structures are inside of the intestines and help to absorb glucose into the capillaries are villi.
- These blood vessels are responsible for absorbing and delivering molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, and glucose are capillaries.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts related to cellular energy and the circulatory system. This quiz covers important molecules, organs, and their functions within these systems. Enhance your understanding of how the body processes nutrients and maintains circulation.
