Molecules made up of amino acids, a deficiency may cause Kwashiorkor: proteins
Glycogen is a polysaccharide
Vitamins B and C are water-soluble and are not stored in the body.
A maple tree is an example of an autotrophic organism
The involuntary contraction that pushes the bolus from the mouth to the stomach is called: peristalsis
Anorexia is a condition characterized by a voluntary restriction of food intake, resulting in severe weight loss.
The trachea divides into two large branches, each leading to a lung, called bronchi
A diet is the combination and amount of food and liquids consumed daily
Lipids are broken down mainly in the small intestine with the help of bile
The enzyme salivary amylase break bonds in starch into disaccharides
Bile is a greenish-yellow liquid that emulsifies fats and is produced by the liver
The chemical breakdown of proteins begins in the stomach
Gastricreflux is a common condition in babies because the esophageal muscle (sphincter) is not fully developed, irritating the wall of the esophagus, also caused by irritating foods.
The urinary system filters blood to removewaste
Urine leaves the body through the urethra
Tubularsecretion is the process where waste and excess ions, drugs, etc. are excreted in urine
Each kidney contains about one million of nephrons and they produce urine
Cystitis is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder
The blood vessel that carries blood to the kidney is the renal artery
One of the nose functions is to warm the air, humidify the air and trap microbes and particles
This type of cartilage in the larynx, develops due to the action of hormones during male puberty, known as Adam´s apple: Thyroid Cartilage
The process of gas exchange where respiratory and circulatory systems exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen occurs in the alveoli
The deficiency of iron as a micronutrient can lead to anemia, lack of energy for daily activities and weakness
Dome-shaped muscle that contracts rhythmically, located below the lungs: diaphragm
Flexible tube reinforced by incomplete rings of cartilage, inside is the cough center: trachea