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Ch. 14 Science
Clay 7-Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| villi | fingerlike projections on the lining of the small intestine |
| pepsin | enzyme that begins the digestion of proteins |
| absorption | movement of food from the digestive system into the bloodstream |
| enzyme | protein that control chemical activity |
| chyme | thick, liquid form of food as it leaves the stomach |
| peristalsis | wavelike movement that moves through the digestive system |
| mechanical digestion | *breaking down food into smaller pieces *takes place in the stomach and mouth |
| chemical digestion | large food molecules are broken down into smaller food molecules by enzymes in the mouth |
| enamel | hard outer coating of the teeth |
| Gastric juice | *juice contained in the stomach *Contains mucus, pepsin, & hydrochloloric acid |
| malnutrition | poor nutrition caused by an unbalanced diet |
| Anemia | disease cause by not having enough iron in the blood |
| fats | *energy storage nutrients *digested in the small intestine |
| gallbladder | *stores bile |
| esophagus | tube that connects the mouth to the stomach |
| amino acids | the building blocks of proteins |
| Vitamin D | a vitamin that is made in the body |
| lipase | an enzyme that digests fats and oils in the body |
Created by:
Ms.T
on 2012-05-01