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Which type of blood vessel is responsible for carrying 'impure' blood?
Which type of blood vessel is responsible for carrying 'impure' blood?
- Lymphatic vessels
- Capillaries
- Veins (correct)
- Arteries
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
- To remove waste products from the body (correct)
- To digest food and extract nutrients
- To regulate body temperature
- To transport blood throughout the body
Where is urine primarily formed within the excretory system?
Where is urine primarily formed within the excretory system?
- Kidneys (correct)
- Ureters
- Urinary bladder
- Urethra
Which of the following is considered a healthy source of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is considered a healthy source of carbohydrates?
What type of teeth are well-developed in carnivores for tearing flesh?
What type of teeth are well-developed in carnivores for tearing flesh?
Which of the following is a primary function of nutrients?
Which of the following is a primary function of nutrients?
Why do active individuals like athletes typically need more carbohydrate-rich foods?
Why do active individuals like athletes typically need more carbohydrate-rich foods?
Why are starchy foods slower to digest compared to sugary foods?
Why are starchy foods slower to digest compared to sugary foods?
Besides carbohydrates, what other nutrient is considered an energy-giving food?
Besides carbohydrates, what other nutrient is considered an energy-giving food?
What is the main reason that proteins are considered 'body-building foods'?
What is the main reason that proteins are considered 'body-building foods'?
Why are vitamins called 'protective foods'?
Why are vitamins called 'protective foods'?
Which of the following food items is a rich source of minerals?
Which of the following food items is a rich source of minerals?
Which of these is NOT a primary nutrient discussed in the text?
Which of these is NOT a primary nutrient discussed in the text?
Which mineral is specifically mentioned as being crucial and why iodised salt is essential in our daily diet?
Which mineral is specifically mentioned as being crucial and why iodised salt is essential in our daily diet?
What is the primary role of roughage in our diet?
What is the primary role of roughage in our diet?
What is the recommended daily intake of water for adults for maintaining the body’s proper functions?
What is the recommended daily intake of water for adults for maintaining the body’s proper functions?
A diet with all nutrients, water and roughage in the right amounts in order for the body to stay healthy is known as what kind of diet?
A diet with all nutrients, water and roughage in the right amounts in order for the body to stay healthy is known as what kind of diet?
What are deficiency diseases caused by?
What are deficiency diseases caused by?
During which phase of life, do milk teeth of babies begin to appear?
During which phase of life, do milk teeth of babies begin to appear?
How many permanent teeth does an adult typically have once they grow in?
How many permanent teeth does an adult typically have once they grow in?
Which type of teeth are primarily used for cutting and biting food?
Which type of teeth are primarily used for cutting and biting food?
What is the hardest substance in our body that covers the visible part of the teeth?
What is the hardest substance in our body that covers the visible part of the teeth?
What causes the production of acid that damages the tooth surface and leads to decay?
What causes the production of acid that damages the tooth surface and leads to decay?
Which essential step is important in preventing the buildup of plaque that causes tooth decay?
Which essential step is important in preventing the buildup of plaque that causes tooth decay?
Where does digestion first begin in the human body?
Where does digestion first begin in the human body?
In which part of the digestive system is the digestion of food completed, and nutrients are absorbed into the blood?
In which part of the digestive system is the digestion of food completed, and nutrients are absorbed into the blood?
What is the primary function of the circulatory system in our body?
What is the primary function of the circulatory system in our body?
Which is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body, by continuous contraction and relaxation?
Which is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body, by continuous contraction and relaxation?
Which of these best describes the network between arteries and veins?
Which of these best describes the network between arteries and veins?
Which of the following sequences accurately describes the flow of liquid waste in the excretory system?
Which of the following sequences accurately describes the flow of liquid waste in the excretory system?
What is the primary role of blood in the body, according to the text?
What is the primary role of blood in the body, according to the text?
According to the provided content, which characteristic distinguishes healthy carbohydrates from unhealthy ones?
According to the provided content, which characteristic distinguishes healthy carbohydrates from unhealthy ones?
Which of these describes the key differences in teeth structure between herbivores and carnivores as mentioned in the text?
Which of these describes the key differences in teeth structure between herbivores and carnivores as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of how fats provide energy compared to carbohydrates?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of how fats provide energy compared to carbohydrates?
Why are proteins considered essential for children?
Why are proteins considered essential for children?
How do vitamins contribute to maintaining good health?
How do vitamins contribute to maintaining good health?
What distinguishes sugar-rich foods from starch-rich foods in terms of digestion?
What distinguishes sugar-rich foods from starch-rich foods in terms of digestion?
Besides being an energy source, what other vital role do fats play in the body?
Besides being an energy source, what other vital role do fats play in the body?
Which of these is a primary function of minerals in the body?
Which of these is a primary function of minerals in the body?
Why is it important to consume a variety of food items instead of relying on just one type?
Why is it important to consume a variety of food items instead of relying on just one type?
Which of these sources provides the most protein per serving?
Which of these sources provides the most protein per serving?
Which of the following best describes the function of premolars in the human dentition?
Which of the following best describes the function of premolars in the human dentition?
What is the primary role of the enamel found on the outer layer of our teeth?
What is the primary role of the enamel found on the outer layer of our teeth?
The process of digestion begins in which part of the human digestive system?
The process of digestion begins in which part of the human digestive system?
What is the purpose of the muscular contractions and relaxations of the heart?
What is the purpose of the muscular contractions and relaxations of the heart?
What is the purpose of roughage, such as fibers, in our diet?
What is the purpose of roughage, such as fibers, in our diet?
Which of the following is a key component of the circulatory system?
Which of the following is a key component of the circulatory system?
What is the main reason bacteria in the mouth are able to cause tooth decay?
What is the main reason bacteria in the mouth are able to cause tooth decay?
Where does the process of nutrient absorption primarily take place in the digestive system?
Where does the process of nutrient absorption primarily take place in the digestive system?
Besides the tooth enamel, what is the second hardest layer of the tooth?
Besides the tooth enamel, what is the second hardest layer of the tooth?
What is the recommended frequency of brushing teeth each day to prevent tooth decay?
What is the recommended frequency of brushing teeth each day to prevent tooth decay?
What is the main role of the large intestine in the digestive process?
What is the main role of the large intestine in the digestive process?
The presence of which mineral makes iodised salt essential for our diet?
The presence of which mineral makes iodised salt essential for our diet?
What is the name for the temporary set of teeth that children develop early in life?
What is the name for the temporary set of teeth that children develop early in life?
Which of these digestive system parts is responsible for moving food from the mouth to the stomach?
Which of these digestive system parts is responsible for moving food from the mouth to the stomach?
Which of the following best describes what a balanced diet should consist of?
Which of the following best describes what a balanced diet should consist of?
The thin tubes that transport blood are called ______.
The thin tubes that transport blood are called ______.
______ is the process of removing waste from the body.
______ is the process of removing waste from the body.
The ______ store urine before it is passed out of the body.
The ______ store urine before it is passed out of the body.
______ are known to have well-developed premolars and molars for chewing plant matter.
______ are known to have well-developed premolars and molars for chewing plant matter.
Blood contains nutrients, oxygen and ______.
Blood contains nutrients, oxygen and ______.
The five essential ______ are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
The five essential ______ are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
Food rich in ______ gives energy to the body and is known as energy-giving food.
Food rich in ______ gives energy to the body and is known as energy-giving food.
[Blank] provide us with more energy than carbohydrates.
[Blank] provide us with more energy than carbohydrates.
Proteins are known as ______ food because they help build strong muscles.
Proteins are known as ______ food because they help build strong muscles.
[Blank] are called protective food as they help us to fight diseases.
[Blank] are called protective food as they help us to fight diseases.
[Blank] are required in small amounts but they are very important to keep us fit and healthy.
[Blank] are required in small amounts but they are very important to keep us fit and healthy.
[Blank]-rich food gets digested quickly and provides quick energy.
[Blank]-rich food gets digested quickly and provides quick energy.
Excess ______ is stored in our body and is used to keep us warm and provide energy when required.
Excess ______ is stored in our body and is used to keep us warm and provide energy when required.
Calcium, iron, and iodine are examples of ______ found in our food.
Calcium, iron, and iodine are examples of ______ found in our food.
We are advised to take ______ salt with our food every day.
We are advised to take ______ salt with our food every day.
______ includes the fibres present in food like vegetables and fruits.
______ includes the fibres present in food like vegetables and fruits.
We must drink at least 6-8 glasses of ______ in a day.
We must drink at least 6-8 glasses of ______ in a day.
A diet that contains all the nutrients in the right amount is called a ______ diet.
A diet that contains all the nutrients in the right amount is called a ______ diet.
Lack of nutrients over a long period leads to ______ diseases.
Lack of nutrients over a long period leads to ______ diseases.
Our ______ help in biting, cutting and chewing the food.
Our ______ help in biting, cutting and chewing the food.
The first set of teeth that grow in a child are called ______ teeth.
The first set of teeth that grow in a child are called ______ teeth.
The ______ are used for biting and cutting food.
The ______ are used for biting and cutting food.
The outermost white layer of the tooth is called ______.
The outermost white layer of the tooth is called ______.
Germs in the mouth create a sticky covering called ______ on the tooth surface.
Germs in the mouth create a sticky covering called ______ on the tooth surface.
The digestive juice in saliva helps to digest ______ and carbohydrates.
The digestive juice in saliva helps to digest ______ and carbohydrates.
Digestion of food is completed in the ______.
Digestion of food is completed in the ______.
The ______ system transports nutrients throughout our body.
The ______ system transports nutrients throughout our body.
The heart is a ______ organ that pumps blood.
The heart is a ______ organ that pumps blood.
What is the name given to the fine, branching blood vessels that form a network between arteries and veins?
What is the name given to the fine, branching blood vessels that form a network between arteries and veins?
Besides transporting nutrients and oxygen, what other substance is transported away from body parts by blood?
Besides transporting nutrients and oxygen, what other substance is transported away from body parts by blood?
What are the tubes called that transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?
What are the tubes called that transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?
Name two of the healthy carbohydrate examples mentioned in the provided text.
Name two of the healthy carbohydrate examples mentioned in the provided text.
What type of teeth do herbivores use primarily for chewing and grinding food?
What type of teeth do herbivores use primarily for chewing and grinding food?
What are the five essential nutrients our body requires?
What are the five essential nutrients our body requires?
Besides the main nutrients, what else does our body need in adequate amounts?
Besides the main nutrients, what else does our body need in adequate amounts?
What is the difference in how our bodies process sugar-rich and starch-rich foods?
What is the difference in how our bodies process sugar-rich and starch-rich foods?
Why do children need high levels of protein in their food?
Why do children need high levels of protein in their food?
What is the role of fats in the human body, beyond their use as a source of energy?
What is the role of fats in the human body, beyond their use as a source of energy?
What are the two main categories of 'energy-giving' foods, according to the text?
What are the two main categories of 'energy-giving' foods, according to the text?
Why is it important to have both vitamins and minerals in our diet?
Why is it important to have both vitamins and minerals in our diet?
Name two examples of starch-rich food items given in the text.
Name two examples of starch-rich food items given in the text.
What are the two main functions of the teeth?
What are the two main functions of the teeth?
What is the main function of the incisors?
What is the main function of the incisors?
What is the main function of the canines in our teeth?
What is the main function of the canines in our teeth?
What do premolars do when we eat?
What do premolars do when we eat?
What is the main job of molars when we eat?
What is the main job of molars when we eat?
What is the first step in the process of digestion?
What is the first step in the process of digestion?
What are the two main anatomical parts of a tooth?
What are the two main anatomical parts of a tooth?
What is the function of saliva in the digestive system?
What is the function of saliva in the digestive system?
Why is the heart called a muscular organ?
Why is the heart called a muscular organ?
What is the role of blood in the circulatory system?
What is the role of blood in the circulatory system?
What are the three components of the circulatory system?
What are the three components of the circulatory system?
What is plaque, and what role does it play in tooth decay?
What is plaque, and what role does it play in tooth decay?
What does the oesophagus do?
What does the oesophagus do?
What happens to most of the water in the food in the large intestine?
What happens to most of the water in the food in the large intestine?
What is the first set of teeth called that a child gets, and how many are there?
What is the first set of teeth called that a child gets, and how many are there?
What role do capillaries play within the circulatory system, and how does their structure support this?
What role do capillaries play within the circulatory system, and how does their structure support this?
Describe the pathway of urine from its formation to its elimination from the body.
Describe the pathway of urine from its formation to its elimination from the body.
Explain, in simple terms, the difference between healthy and unhealthy carbohydrates as mentioned in the text. Provide an example of each.
Explain, in simple terms, the difference between healthy and unhealthy carbohydrates as mentioned in the text. Provide an example of each.
How do the teeth of herbivores and carnivores differ in structure, and what does this difference reflect about their diets?
How do the teeth of herbivores and carnivores differ in structure, and what does this difference reflect about their diets?
In addition to removing waste products, what other function does blood perform that is crucial for the body?
In addition to removing waste products, what other function does blood perform that is crucial for the body?
Why are both carbohydrates and fats considered 'energy-giving' foods, and what differentiates them in terms of energy provision?
Why are both carbohydrates and fats considered 'energy-giving' foods, and what differentiates them in terms of energy provision?
If a child consumes a significant amount of sugar (like candy) and a similar amount of starch (like pasta), which would provide a quicker energy boost and why?
If a child consumes a significant amount of sugar (like candy) and a similar amount of starch (like pasta), which would provide a quicker energy boost and why?
Besides building muscles, what other essential functions do proteins play in the human body?
Besides building muscles, what other essential functions do proteins play in the human body?
If someone is sick, why would consuming vitamin-rich food help them recover?
If someone is sick, why would consuming vitamin-rich food help them recover?
Explain the difference between how the body uses sugar and starch as a source of fuel.
Explain the difference between how the body uses sugar and starch as a source of fuel.
Why is it important to consume both fruits and vegetables instead of relying mostly on one category?
Why is it important to consume both fruits and vegetables instead of relying mostly on one category?
Besides energy and keeping warm, what is mentioned as the other main reason that the body uses fat?
Besides energy and keeping warm, what is mentioned as the other main reason that the body uses fat?
Why are minerals essential for maintaining overall health, beyond their role in fighting diseases?
Why are minerals essential for maintaining overall health, beyond their role in fighting diseases?
Besides being used for biting and cutting food, what type of teeth are also used for tearing food?
Besides being used for biting and cutting food, what type of teeth are also used for tearing food?
What is the main difference in function between incisors and molars?
What is the main difference in function between incisors and molars?
What is the consequence of the acid produced by germs in the mouth, and what causes this production?
What is the consequence of the acid produced by germs in the mouth, and what causes this production?
What is the role of saliva in the process of digestion within the mouth?
What is the role of saliva in the process of digestion within the mouth?
Where is the food after it is swallowed, and what happens to it in this part of the body?
Where is the food after it is swallowed, and what happens to it in this part of the body?
How does a 'balanced diet' aid in preventing diseases in the human body?
How does a 'balanced diet' aid in preventing diseases in the human body?
How does the small intestine contribute to the process of digestion?
How does the small intestine contribute to the process of digestion?
What is the role of the large intestine in the digestive process, and what happens to undigested food there?
What is the role of the large intestine in the digestive process, and what happens to undigested food there?
What three main components make up the circulatory system?
What three main components make up the circulatory system?
How does the heart contribute to the overall function of the circulatory system?
How does the heart contribute to the overall function of the circulatory system?
Based on the text, what is the connection between a poor diet and deficiency diseases?
Based on the text, what is the connection between a poor diet and deficiency diseases?
What is the role of permanent teeth after milk teeth are lost and what is special about the last molars?
What is the role of permanent teeth after milk teeth are lost and what is special about the last molars?
What is the difference between the crown and the root of the teeth?
What is the difference between the crown and the root of the teeth?
Why is brushing teeth at night particularly important to prevent tooth decay?
Why is brushing teeth at night particularly important to prevent tooth decay?
How does the circulatory system support the bodily functions performed by the digestive system?
How does the circulatory system support the bodily functions performed by the digestive system?
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What are nutrients?
What are nutrients?
Substances in food that our body needs to grow and survive.
What are energy-giving foods?
What are energy-giving foods?
Foods high in carbohydrates provide energy for the body.
What's the difference between sugar and starch?
What's the difference between sugar and starch?
Sugars are digested quickly, giving a fast burst of energy, while starches take longer to break down.
What's the role of fats?
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What are body-building foods?
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Study Notes
Nutrition and Organ Systems
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Importance of Diverse Foods: Eating various foods provides essential nutrients for a healthy body. Salads and sprouts are nutritious. Different foods contain different nutrients. All living organisms need energy to grow and work properly. Pulses, cereals, grains, fruits, vegetables—these are examples of food. Active people need more carbohydrate-rich foods. Some carbohydrates are healthier (e.g., jaggery, brown rice, wheat flour, fruits) while others are less healthy (e.g., white sugar, white pasta, white flour, white bread).
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Nutrients: Essential nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fiber (roughage), and water. These are needed for growth and survival. A balanced diet includes all nutrients in the right amount. Lack of nutrients can result in deficiency diseases.
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Carbohydrates: Provide energy.
- Sugars: Quick energy, found in fruits. Example fruits include apple, banana, grapes, guava, mango, and lychee.
- Starches: Slower energy, found in grains, potatoes, beans, peas, corn, pasta, and rice (starchy food).
- Sugar-rich foods digest quickly and provide quick energy.
- Starchy foods take longer to digest.
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Fats: Provide more energy than carbohydrates; stored fat insulates and provides energy when needed. Excess fat should be avoided. Found in oils, ghee, butter, nuts, and fried foods.
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Proteins: Crucial for growth, especially in children. Build muscles. Important for growing children. Found in eggs, milk, cheese, curd, meat, fish, and legumes (pulses) like dal, gram seeds, beans, rajma, peas.
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Vitamins: Required in small amounts but crucial for health and fighting diseases. Found in milk, curd, carrots, leafy greens, and fruits. Examples include vitamins A, B, C, and D.
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Minerals: Maintain health. Found in fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and milk. Iodine (in iodized salt) is essential.
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Fiber (Roughage): Aids digestion and waste removal. Found in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, bran, cereals, and wholemeal bread.
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Water: Essential for body functions. Drink 6-8 glasses daily.
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Balanced Diet: A diet containing all essential nutrients in right amounts. Deficiency diseases result from nutrient deficiencies.
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Digestion Starts in the Mouth: Teeth chew food; saliva moistens it. Saliva contains digestive juice that begins carbohydrate digestion. Sugars and starches are digested in the mouth.
The Digestive System
- Mouth: Teeth bite, cut, and chew food; saliva moistens food and starts digestion. Saliva contains digestive juices that begin to digest sugars and carbohydrates.
- Esophagus (Gullet): Transports food to the stomach.
- Stomach: Further crushes and mixes food with digestive juices; food becomes a thick soup.
- Small Intestine: Completes digestion and absorbs nutrients into blood. More digestive juices are added here. Food remains here for the longest time.
- Large Intestine: Absorbs water from undigested food and eliminates waste.
- Anus: Waste product exits.
The Circulatory System
- Purpose: Transports digested food, water, oxygen, and removes waste.
- Components: Heart, blood, blood vessels.
- Heart: Muscular pump; circulates blood continuously. Makes a “lub-dub” sound.
- Blood Vessels: Arteries (carry oxygenated blood), veins (carry deoxygenated blood), capillaries (connect arteries and veins).
- Blood: Fluid carrying nutrients, oxygen, and waste.
The Excretory System
- Function: Removes waste products.
- Components: Kidneys (produce urine), ureters (transport urine), urinary bladder (stores urine), urethra (releases urine).
- Kidneys: Two kidneys; urine is made here.
- Ureters: Carry urine from kidneys to the urinary bladder.
- Urinary Bladder: Stores urine.
- Urethra: Urine passes out of the body through this.
Teeth
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Types and Numbers:
- Incisors (8): Biting and cutting.
- Canines (4): Tearing.
- Premolars (8): Crushing and chewing.
- Molars (12): Chewing and grinding.
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Milk Teeth (20): Temporary; fall out and replaced by permanent teeth. Begin teething around 6 months, 20 teeth by 2.5-3 years old.
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Permanent Teeth (32): Permanent; wisdom teeth (3rd molars) appear later (ages 17-25).
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Structure: Enamel (outer layer, hardest), dentine (middle layer), pulp (inner layer with nerves and vessels).
- Crown: Visible part, covered with enamel.
- Root: Anchors tooth in jawbone.
- Enamel: Hardest substance in the body.
- Dentine: Hard, forms the bulk of the tooth; sensitive if enamel protection is lost.
- Pulp: Soft inner part with blood and nerves.
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Herbivores vs. Carnivores: Herbivores have well-developed premolars and molars for chewing plant matter; carnivores have sharp canines for tearing flesh, fewer molars.
Tooth Decay
- Cause: Plaque (sticky covering from germs) feeds on sugars, producing acid that damages teeth. Brushing teeth twice daily (morning and night) after eating, flossing, healthy diet, limit sugary foods, regular dental checkups are important.
- Prevention:
- Brush teeth twice daily.
- Floss.
- Healthy diet.
- Limit sugary foods.
- Regular dental checkups. Germs feed on food particles left in the mouth. Tooth decay happens when germs create a sticky covering called plaque on the tooth surface. Germs feed on sugars and produce acid damaging the tooth.
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