1. A type of tissue called _______ tissue is responsible for communicating between the brain and the rest of the body.
2. The ______ system is responsible for fighting off viruses and bacteria that invade the body.
3. When we encounter pathogens or bacteria in the dirt, or in everyday life, the first line of defense that forms a barrier between our organs and the pathogen is the _______ system.
4. The fructose sugar found in honey is an example of a ______, which is a great source of raw energy.
5. A, D, and K are all types of _______, which are organic compounds needed in small amounts.
6. Magnesium, iron, and phosphorus are all _______, which are inorganic compounds needed in small amounts.
7. Scurvy is a deficiency in ______ and results in bleeding gums and slow healing wounds.
8. A Vitamin D deficiency that causes deformed bones is known as _______.
9. The ______ is the term for the mixture of food and digestive enzymes that leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine.
10. The ______ filter waste from blood, creating ur1ne.
11. Describe what is meant by a "feedback loop" and how the body responds to changes to maintain homeostasis in blood sugar.
12. Describe the four major steps of digestion, and discuss the organs involved in each.
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