Metabolism Review

1. A small organ located near the stomach and liver.
5. The body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body.
7. A tiny opening in the small intestines that allows smaller molecules to enter the circulatory system.
9. A molecule that breaks down from starch.
12. A protein molecule in the pancreas that helps break down molecules.
14. A large molecule that you find foods such as eggs, chicken, steak, and eggs.
15. The body's use of molecules for energy and growth.
16. A medical condition that causes fewer red blood cells to transport oxygen molecules.
17. A molecule that you breathe out.
18. Tiny openings in the lungs that allow oxygen molecules to enter the circulatory system.

2. Trillions of in the whole body.
3. A large molecule that you find in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grains.
4. A medical condition that blocks out glucose molecules from the body's cells.
6. The body system that breaks down food.
8. A protein molecule that acts like a key to unlock the cell membrane.
10. A molecule that breaks down from protein.
11. The body system that takes in oxygen molecules.
13. Our sick patient who hasn't been able to play soccer in weeks.
18. A medical condition that causes tubes inside your lungs to swell up or close.