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| Structure that forms between the mother and unborn baby and does the work of several organs |
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| Name for a developing child that is recognizable as a miniature baby from the second month until birth |
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| Substances that neutralize harmful molecules called free radicals |
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| General term for fatlike substance that are typically insoluble in water |
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| Long chains of building blocks from which proteins are made |
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| Main source of energy for the body |
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| What is the body's largest organ? |
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| tissue surrounding a tooth that holds it in place and protects the root from decay |
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| The hardest substance of the body |
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| Which endocrine gland is sometimes called "Master Gland"? |
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| A doctor who treats diseases of the teeth and gums is called? |
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| Doctor who treats diseases and disorders of the digestive system is called? |
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| A doctor who provides primary care for infants and children |
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| Common unit for measuring the energy value of food |
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| The movement of water, digested food and other dissolved substances into the bloodstream is called? |
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| Two vitamins that function as antioxidants are? |
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| Visible part of the tooth |
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| "emergency action" hormone which prepares the body for stressful situations when strength and endurance are required |
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| Order of the digestive track as food passes through it |
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1. Oral Cavity
2. Pharynx
3. Esophagus
4. Stomach
5. Small Intestine
6. Colon (large intestine)
7. Rectum |
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| Physical and Chemical process by which the body burns food and generates energy |
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| What is the transitional change from childhood into adulthood? |
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| Physical and Chemical breakdown of complex nutrients into simpler, water-soluble substances into the body can use |
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| Besides protein and fats, what else provides the most of the body's nutritional needs? |
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| What is the proportion of nutrients compared to the number of calories the food contains? |
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| gland that regulates blood sugar |
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| gland that regulates blood calcium |
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| gland that regulates sleep |
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| gland that regulates growth |
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| gland that also regulates blood calcium |
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| Term that refers to the stomach |
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| Means "science" or "study" |
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| Term that refers to sugar or carbohydrates |
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| Term that refers to the intestines |
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| means "surrounding or enclosing" |
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| means "in, inside or within" |
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| term that refers to the liver |
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| Differences between saturated fats and unsaturated fats |
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Saturated fats are usually animal fats and are solid at room temperature.
Unsaturated fats are found in vegetable and fish oil, most are liquid at room temperature. |
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| Which fats are better for your health? |
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| Unsaturated fats are better for your health. |
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| Why are saturated fats not healthy? |
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| They can cause a buildup of plaque inside blood vessels, and cause high cholesterol levels |
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