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SMiller Dig Systems
SMiller Body Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| tube that connects the mouth to the stomach | esophagus |
| organ where most nutrient absorption occurs | small intestine |
| organ where excess water is reabsorbed | large intestine |
| muscular contractions | peristalsis |
| type of digestion that increases the surface area of food | mechanical |
| type of digestion that breaks the bonds of food particles | chemical |
| projections that increase the surface area in the small intestine | villi |
| subunit of a protein | amino acid |
| subunit of a carbohydrate | simple sugar |
| temporary storage of feces | rectum |
| too little water is reabsorbed from solid waste | diarrhea |
| too much water is reabsorbed from solid waste | constipation |
| wearing away of the stomach lining | ulcer |
| results in swelling and infection from increased bacterial growth | appendicitis |