GS Mod 13 Word Scramble
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Digestion | The process by which and organism breaks down its food into small units that can be absorbed by the body |
Digestive System | The body system that changes food into fuel for the body |
Mouth | Food enters |
Teeth | Food is crushed, cut and ground into little pieces |
Tongue | Moves food around in the mouth. Provides most of the taste sensation. |
Pharynx | The nest place the food travels after the mouth. |
Esophagus | Food passes through here after the pharynx |
Stomach | The food is churned and mixed with juices. The stomach temporarily stores the food. |
Small Intestine | The food is broken down chemically and most of the micronutrients and macronutrients are absorbed by the bloodstream through the lining of the small intestine. |
Liver | Picks up many nutrients from the nutrient-filled blood. It is also one of the largest organs. It cleans the blood of toxins and wastes and produces bile. |
Bile | Necessary for the digestion of fats |
Gall Bladder | Stores bile and injects it into the small intestine to help with the digestion of fats. |
Pancreas | Produces other digestive juices, which are also injected into the small intestine |
Large Intestine | Water is absorbed from the waste and the waste is turned into feces. |
Rectum | Waste passes through this area between the large intestine and anus. |
Anus | The opening through which waste is expelled |
Epiglottis | Covers the larynx when you swallow to make sure food only goes down the esophagus |
Vitamin | A chemical substance the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy |
Fat-Soluble vitamins | A, D, E and K |
Water-Soluble vitamins | C and B group |
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