| Questions | 5 |
| Topics | Blood Types, Breathing, Carbohydrates, Species, Stomach |
Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.
The diaphragm is a system of muscles that allows breathing. During inhalation, the diaphragm expands and air rushes in to fill the space created. Then, during exhalation, the diaphragm contracts and forces the air back out.
Carbohydrates are major sources of energy for the body and are found in sugars (fruit, cane sugar, beets) and starches (bread, rice, potatoes, pasta).
The narrowest classification of life, species, contains organisms that are so similar that they can only reproduce with others of the same species.
Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.