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The Digestive System
Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amylase | Enzyme that breaks down starches into simple carbohydrates |
| Peristalsis | Muscular contractions that push food through the digestive system |
| Duodenum | Upper section of the small intestine |
| Lymphatic vessels | Transports absorbed fatty acids to the bloodstream |
| Anus | Opening through which wastes are eliminated |
| Large Intestine | Organ that absorbs water and vitamin K |
| Esophagus | Muscular tube connecting the throat and stomach |
| Pepsin | Enzyme that starts to digest proteins in the stomach |
| Pancreas | Organ that produces a variety of digestive enzymes |
| Parietal cell | Produces hydrochloric acid in the stomach |
| Bile | Chemical that breaks up large fat droplets |