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  • Created on: 20-01-20 12:16
What is tissue?
A group of cells with a similar function and structure
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What is an organ?
A collection of tissues working together to form a specific function
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How long is the digestive system?
6-9m long
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What is the liver and it's function?
The liver breaks down insoluble large molecules into smaller soluble molecules and absorption
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What is the stomach and it's function?
Absorbs water from undigested food
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What do the small and large intestines do?
Small produces bile, Large breaks down large molecules
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What are carbohydrates?
They provide us fuel that makes reactions possible
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What are proteins?
Building up cells and tissues of your body
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What are lipids?
Fats and oils that are the most efficient energy store in your body
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What is a catalyst?
Something that speeds up reactions
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How do enzymes work?
They go through lock and key and attach to a substrate
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What factors affect enzymes?
Temperature, pH
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How does the digestive system work
Digestive enzymes come in contact with the food molecules. The tube squeezes up food and absorbs nutrients and gets rid of waste products
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What is an organ system?
A group of organs
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What happens when enzymes are denatured?
They can no longer act as a catalyst
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