16 Questions
What are Diego and Gabe planning to do at the top of the cliff?
Sleep in a special tent platform
What is happening at a small scale as Diego prepares for the climb?
The food that Diego ate for breakfast is traveling
What is Diego's body using glucose and oxygen for?
Releasing the energy he needs to climb
What are muscles made of?
Muscle tissue made of muscle cells
What did Diego and Gabe eat for breakfast before starting their climb?
Big bowls of oatmeal and nuts
What had Diego and Gabe been doing for months to prepare for the climb?
Training in the gym and outdoors
What is the primary function of digestive enzymes in Diego's body?
Breaking down starch molecules into glucose for energy
Which part of Diego's body is responsible for the intake of oxygen and glucose molecules?
Circulatory system
What is the primary source of energy release for Diego's muscle cells during climbing?
Cellular respiration of glucose and oxygen molecules
What causes Diego to feel hungry and breathe faster during climbing?
Cells using up oxygen and glucose molecules quickly
Which part of the cell is responsible for releasing energy during cellular respiration?
Mitochondria
What is the role of chalk on Diego's hands during climbing?
To improve grip by reducing moisture
Why does Diego have to decide where to put the next piece of equipment while climbing?
To secure the rope for safety
What enables Diego to pull himself up as he climbs?
Muscles in his arm pulling on his bones
How do billions of muscle cells contribute to Diego's climb on the rock?
By releasing energy inside mitochondria
What causes signals to be sent to Diego's brain telling him he needs more oxygen and glucose?
Cells using up oxygen and glucose quickly
Join Diego and Gabe as they prepare for an overnight climb up a massive cliff. Help them navigate the challenges and excitement of their first climb together.
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