Precision Nutrition Chapter 7 Questions and Answers!

Precision Nutrition Chapter 7 Questions and Answers! Cells - ANSWER Tissues are made up of large groups of similar cells that share common functions. We have over 30 trillion cells in our body. Glycogen - ANSWER The storage form of carbohydrate in muscles The immune system - ANSWER organ system has the main responsibility of protecting us against pathogens, tumor cells, and other foreign invaders The endocrine system - ANSWER includes the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and thyroid gland Lipases - ANSWER Enzymes that break down fats (lipids) How do enzymes work? - ANSWER Enzymes expose their own "active sites" to connect with particular molecules. Once connected reactions can happen. pH - ANSWER A measure of hydrogen ion concentration, which determines the acidity or alkalinity of a solution Muscular System - ANSWER Moves us, or blood through blood vessels, or food through the intestines. Digestive System - ANSWER breaks down and absorbs nutrients. L