| Questions | 5 |
| Topics | Core, Kidneys & Bladder, Pancreas, Proton, Respiration |
The Earth's core is divided into the liquid outer core (1,430 miles or 2,300 km radius) and the solid inner core (745 miles or 1,200 km radius).
Chemical waste like excess water, minerals, and salt are filtered from the blood by the kidneys and secreted into the urine. Urine is transported from the kidneys to the bladder through ureters.
The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion. Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.
A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge.
The respiratory system manages respiration which is the process by which blood cells absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.