14.3 How Do The End Products Of Digestion Affect The Body

Question 1

Function of simple sugars

Answer 1

During respiration, used to release energy -> allows cells to caddy out functions and enable body to grow

Question 2

Function of amino acids

Answer 2

Raw material for tissue repair and cell growth

Question 3

Fatty acids and glycerol

Answer 3

Make fats in body

Question 4

What is diabetes?

Answer 4

Disease in which level of sugar in blood/blood sugar level is too high

Question 5

What is insulin

Answer 5

Hormone that keeps blood sugar level balanced

Question 6

Causes of diabetes (just know)

Answer 6

overconsumption of carbohydrates
insufficient insulin
body not responding properly to insulin

Question 7

diabetes linked to other diseases i.e.?

Answer 7

obesity, heart attack, kidney problems, high blood pressure, blindness, stroke

Question 8

Symptoms of diabetes

Answer 8

Slow healing of wounds
Constant hunger
Frequent urination
Tingling/numbness in hands/feet
Unexplained weight loss
Blurred vision

Question 9

How to reduce risk of diabetes

Answer 9

Adopt healthy & active lifestyle by
-regular health screenings
-healthy & balanced diet
-exercise regularly
-avoid smoking & drinking alcohol