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Lesson 5 vocabulary
definitions
Term | Definition |
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Protein | One of 3 basic food types. It is needed for building and repairing tissues in the body. All enzymes are proteins. |
Gastric Juice | A liquid that includes HCL and pepsin. It is responsible for the chemical digestion of protein in the stomach. |
Pepsin | An enzyme in the stomach that breaks down protein. |
Rennin | A special enzyme that begins the digestion of milk. |
Chyme | A pulpy mixture of food and gastric juices that is produced in the stomach, from which it passes into the small intestine. |
Ulcer | An open sore or lesion in the skin or mucous membrane. |
Heartburn | A painful sensation in the lower esophagus or upper stomach; sometimes caused by excess stomach acids. |