health and lifestyle Flashcards

(15 cards)

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enzymes

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chemicals that break down large molecules into smaller molecules

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2
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protease

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enzyme that breaks down protein into amino acids

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3
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carbohydrase

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enzyme that breaks down carbs into smaller sugar molecules

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4
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lipase

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enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol

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5
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food tests

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tests to find things in foods

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6
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startch test

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iodine solution
positive : blue/black
negative : yellow

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7
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lipids/fats test

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ethanol
positive : cloudy
negative : clear

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8
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sugar test

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Benedict’s solution
positive : orange/red
negative : blue

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9
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protein test

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Biuret’s solution
positive : purple
negative : blue

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10
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drugs

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chemicals that affect the way your brain and body work

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11
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medicinal drug

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used for health
used to treat and cure illnesses
could have side effects
e.g. painkillers

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12
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recreational drug

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taken for enjoyment/relaxation/sleep
normally no health benefits
many are harmful
many are illegal

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13
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alcohol

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depressant : slows body’s reactions
can cause many illnesses e.g. liver/heart failure, brain damage

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14
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smoking

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contains harmful chemicals
can cause heart failure/ respiratory failure,
stroke

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15
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addiction

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when your body gets used to chemical changes caused by drugs
cause withdrawl symptoms like nausea, headaches, anxiety

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