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What part of your body breaks down food and absorbs nutrition's?
That's actually a process. The breaking down begins in the mouth where your teeth break the food into smaller pieces. Then your stomach acids break down the food into a substance called chyme. Then the Chyme goes into the small intestine where the nutrient absorbing occurs.
What do animals do with their food once ingested?
Animals digest their food through a series of processes that break down the nutrients into smaller, absorbable molecules. These nutrients are then absorbed into the bloodstream and used for energy, growth, and repair of body tissues. Waste products that cannot be digested are eliminated from the body as feces.
What 2 examples of diffusion occurring in the human body and explain why they represent diffusion and what substances are involve and how it benefits the body?
One example of diffusion in the human body is the movement of oxygen from the lungs into the bloodstream. Oxygen molecules move from an area of high concentration (lungs) to an area of low concentration (bloodstream) through the respiratory membrane. This benefits the body by replenishing oxygen levels in the blood, which is essential for cellular respiration. Another example is the diffusion of glucose from the bloodstream into the cells. Glucose molecules move from an area of high concentration (bloodstream) to an area of low concentration (cells) through the cell membrane. This benefits the body by providing energy for cellular functions and metabolism.
What does hiberation mean?
Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals characterized by lower body temperature, slower breathing, heart rate, and reduced metabolic rate. During hibernation, animals conserve energy and survive on stored fat reserves.
What is oxidation in the human body?
Oxidation is the 'aging' of your body. As we breathe and eateveryday our body is oxidizing. EX: cut an apple open, it turnsbrown. Put lemon juice on it (natural acids) & its doesn't turnbrown as fast.
Where fat and water and other molecules are stored?
Fat is stored in adipose tissue throughout the body, water is stored in various body compartments such as blood, cells, and extracellular spaces, and other molecules are stored in cells throughout the body for various functions like energy production, structure, and signaling.
Where small soluble molecules absorbed into the body?
The small Intestines :D
How lipids are stored in the body?
They are stored as triglycerides, phospholipids and sterols(cholesterol)Are you studying for Dr. Small's test?
Where is lactase stored in the human body?
It is predominantly present in the small intestine.
What is stored in molecules?
Sulfur molecules
Where and in what form does the body store carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are broken down to glucose molecules which can only be stored in very small amounts. Excess glucose which are not readily used are converted into glycogen and stored in fatty tissues of the body.
Where is cellular energy stored long term?
Cellular energy is stored long term in the form of molecules such as glycogen in muscle cells and the liver, and triglycerides in adipose tissue. These molecules can be broken down to release energy when needed by the body.
How are lipids broken down in the body?
Lipids are broken down in the body through a process called digestion. This process starts in the small intestine where enzymes break down the lipids into smaller molecules like fatty acids and glycerol. These smaller molecules are then absorbed into the bloodstream and used for energy or stored in fat cells for later use.
How does the body store phosphorus?
Phosphorus is stored in the body primarily as phosphate in bones and teeth. It is also stored in cells as part of molecules like ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Excess phosphorus is excreted by the kidneys.
What happens to small molecules of protein in the mouth?
In the mouth, small molecules of protein are broken down by enzymes called proteases. These enzymes break down the protein molecules into smaller peptides and amino acids, which can then be absorbed through the lining of the small intestine for use by the body.
How is sugar stored in your body?
When you consume sugar, your body converts it into glucose, which is then either used for immediate energy or stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles for later use. If there is excess glucose, it is converted into fat and stored in fat cells for long-term energy reserves.
What two things happen to the energy that is produced from the breakdown of molecules?
The energy produced from the breakdown of molecules can be stored in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) for later use by cells. Alternatively, the energy can be released as heat to help maintain body temperature.
