1
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What do protein do
A
Help with cell repair, cell growth and cell division
2
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What does fat do
A
Help protect internal organs and provide energy
3
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What do minerals and vitamins do
A
Keep the body healthy
4
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What do fibres do
A
Keep the digestive system working
5
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What does water do
A
Transports all the nutrients around the body
6
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What are the nutrients
A
Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Minerals and vitamins Fibre Water
7
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What are metabolic rates
A
The rate at which chemical reactions take place in the body.
How fast or how slow a persons body is able to burn fat
8
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Factors that affect metabolic rates
A
Exercise Age Inherited Athletes Males Pregnant women Temperature Muscle cells
9
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What is cholesterol needed for
A
Cell membranes and making vital hormones
10
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What will raise cholesterol levels
A
High fat foods
11
Q
What do carbohydrates do
A
Provide energy
Biology - Core
flashcards
Decks in class (17)
# Cards
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Nervous System14
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Homeostasis3
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Reflexes6
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Hearing6
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Hormones And Blood Sugar11
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Variation In Plants And Animals6
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Vaccination5
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Diet11
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Pathogens4
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White Blood Cells8
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IVF9
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Birth Control Pills4
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Recreational Drugs9
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Adaptations12
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Tissue Culture And Cloning6
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Selective Breeding3
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Genetic Engineering1
