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JC Digestive
Term | Definition |
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incisor | tooth used for biting |
canine | type of tooth for ripping and tearing |
premolar / molar | type of tooth used for grinding and chewing |
amylase | enzyme found in saliva, breaks down starch to maltose |
oesphagus | tube connecting mouth to stomach |
stomach | muscular bag, carries out physical and chemical digestion, contains hydrochloric acid (HCl) |
small intestine | completes digestion and absorbs nutrients through villi |
large intestine | absorbs water and stores waste |
liver | produces bile |
bile | used to break down fats (stored in gallbladder) |
pancreas | creates pancreatic juices and enzymes |