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Which system includes the thyroid, pituitary gland, ovaries and testes?
endocrine system
Which system is responsible for absorption of nutrients into the circulatory system?
digestive system
What acts as a messenger for temporary genetic code?
RNA
What contains the full master genetic code?
DNA
What are the cell building blocks and include DNA and RNA?
nucleic acids
What is needed for cells to conduct electricity? eg. Na+, K+ & Cl-
electrolytes
What activates enzymes to work? Eg. magnesium, zinc, calcium, iron
minerals
What is the most abundant mineral needed for overall helath such as developing strong bones and teeth, nerve conduction?
calcium
Which mineral is essential for blood to transport oxygen?
iron
What electrolyte helps control BP and when combined with chloride make table salt?
sodium
Which electrolyte is important in maintaining heartbeat and in important in nerve and muscle functioning?
potassium
Which negative ion electrolyte mixes with positive electrolytes to make such things as NaCl or hydrochloric acid?
chloride
What is the energy yielding nutrient the is composed of simple sugars and complex starches?
carbohydrates
What energy yielding nutrient is composed of fatty acids and glycerol and function as insulation or cushion?
fats/lipids
What energy yielding nutrient is composed of amino acids and is needed for growth and repair??
protein
What is the odorless/colorless gas essential for energy production in cells?
oxygen
