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Digestive Level 2
All the vocabulary for Level 1 of the Digestive system menu2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| water | The most essential nutrient. It provides the fluid to carry materials around the body. |
| fat | "Also called lipids |
| protein | "This type of nutrient is used for growth |
| amino acids | The building blocks that make up proteins. |
| carbohydrates | "This nutrient provides the main source of energy for your body. The 3 types of this nutrient are starches |
| vitamins | This type of nutrient is needed in small amounts to regulate body functions and prevent some diseases. This nutrient can be fat-soluble or water-soluble. |
| minerals | "A type of nutrient that is inorganic (no carbon atoms) that helps regulate various processes in the body. Includes iron |
| fat soluble | This type of vitamin can be stored for later use by the body. |
| water soluble | "This type of vitamin is not stored by the body - the extra is just excreted each day |
| accessory organs | "Organs that are necessary for digestion |
| peristalsis | The squeezing muscle movements that move food through the organs of the digestive system. |
| villi | "Tiny finger-like projections on the walls of the small intestine |
| epiglottis | The small flap at the top of the esophagus that prevents food from going down the trachea (windpipe). |
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