Metabolism 7th

2. body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
5. condition where a decrease of digestive enzymes makes it hard to break down food for cells to use
7. what starch is broken down into in the digestive system
9. molecule that organisms use to release energy and made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms
10. organ that sends digestive juices to the small intestine to break down our food into smaller molecules
11. name of doctor we are helping to diagnose a condition
13. transfer point between the small intestines and the circulatory system
18. where our body gets food and oxygen from
19. molecules that are the building blocks of protein
20. transfer point between the circulatory system and the cells
21. a type of cell in our classroom body systems model
23. key to unlock the cell membrane and let glucose inside the cells
24. condition where tubes of the lungs squeeze tighter, limiting oxygen from entering the bloodstream

1. a group of atoms joined together in a particular way
3. system responsible for taking glucose to the cells
4. amount of sugar in the blood in a person with diabetes
6. transfer point between the lungs and the circulatory system
8. body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body
10. large molecules that provide functions inside living things and are made of chains of amino acids
12. condition where low blood cell count limits oxygen to the cells
14. name of the girl with the condition we are trying to diagnose
15. condition where sugar cannot enter the cells due to lack of insulin
16. the body's use of molecules for energy and growth
17. body system that takes in food and breaks it down
22. one of the claims we originally thought might be the problem with the tired girl, but we ruled out as a possibility