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Digestion

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What is the organ that eliminates undigested waste? Large intestine
What organ completes the digestion, helps absorb the nutrients, and sends them into the blood stream? Small intestine
What is the name of the strong acid in our stomach? Hydrochloric Acid
What organ receives our food and digests it? Stomach
What organ is a long tube from the mouth to the stomach that helps move the food down using tiny muscles? Esophagus
What body part is the first step in the digestion process? Mouth
What liquid in our mouths starts to break down food? Saliva
What is the motion of the muscles in the esophagus called? Peristalsis
What bites, tears, grinds and crushes the food we eat? Teeth
What is the name of the tissue at the end of the large intestine? Appendix
What substrate does amylase break down? Starch
What is the product in the breakdown of starch? Maltose
How many hours does it take to digest a meal? Around 14 hours
What enzyme found in the stomach breaks down proteins? Pepsin
What is made in the liver and used in digestion to break down food? Bile
What organ produces enzymes to break down proteins, fats and carbohydrates? Pancreas
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