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digestion

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Digestion   Breaking down larger nutrient molecules into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.  
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chemical digestion   uses enzymes to break chemical bonds  
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mechanical digestion   happens in the mouth, involves the teeth, tongue, and the help of saliva to break down food.  
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enzyme   a protein that catalyzes a specific biochemical reaction  
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substrate   target of enzyme reaction (what it starts out as before reaction takes place)  
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product   end result of an enzymatic reaction  
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sphincter   ring of muscle around a passageway that can be opened or closed. They are used to control the movement of substances through the digestive system.  
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mucosa   The mucus membrane formed with a surface layer or epithelium and underlying connective tissue with a small amount of smooth muscle, functions in absorption  
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submucosa   contains a lot of blood vessels; picks up and carries away absorbed nutrients. and it provides materials necessary to make secretions  
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muscularis   layer mostly made of smooth muscle, it has 2 jobs, peristalsis and mixing  
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peristalsis   wavelike motion that moves food through the digestive system.  
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innervation   mainly associated with the smooth muscle layer, maintain muscle tone and regulate strength, rate and velocity of muscular contractions. parasympathetic impulses increase contractions sympathetic decreases.  
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serosa   outer layer that secretes serous fluid to prevent friction  
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the mouth plays an important role in digestion   the teeth mince the food, and the tongue pushes it down the throat. salivary glands add saliva  
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parotid salivary gland   largest located at the roof of the mouth  
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submandibular and sublingual salivary glands   are located under the tongue  
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salivary gland function   it contains, water needed to help dissolve food, mucus to lubricate, and amylase to begin digestion of starch.  
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deglutition   (swallowing) the tongue pushes food into the pharynx. when tongue pushes back, epiglotis cover the trachia  
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goblet cells in stomach   secret mucus. they are found towards the top of the pit. the mucus provides a protective coating  
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parietal cells in the stomach   secrete HCL which helps to dissolve nutrients and activate pepsinogen. they also secret intrinsic factor which is a carrier protein that allows for B12 absorption  
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cheif cells   secrete pepsinogen; the non-active form of pepsin  
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gastric absorbtion   the stomach can absorb water, vitamins, drugs, and other simple nutrients that dont need further digestion  
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gastric emptying   a gradual process controlled by the pyloric sphincter a few tbsp at a time.  
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