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Lesson 4

digestive & renal

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What is the epiglottis? special flap of cartilage in the back of your throat
Define chemical digestion food chemicals broken down into smaller chemical components/usable parts
Define mechanical digestion grinding up and moving along of the food
What is the the digestive tract? the part of your digestive system that food passes through
The gastrointestinal tract is also called the....... alimentary canal/digestive tract
The last step in digestion is called..... defecation
Your cuspids are made for tearing food
Your incisors are made for biting food
Your premolars and molars are made for grinding food
Name the layers of your teeth from outermost to innermost enamel-->dentin-->pulp
The first step in chemical digestion is saliva production
The enzyme in your saliva amylase
The enzyme in your stomach pepsin
The chemical that breaks down fats bile
The hormone made by your pancreas to control blood sugar levels insulin
The main job of the large intestine turn chyme into feces
What are the three nutrients you need the most of? carbohydrates, proteins, fats
The pathway that leads to your lungs is.... larynx
The pathway that leads to your stomach is.... esophagus
Where is your gastroesophageal sphincter located? top of stomach
Where is your pyloric sphincter located? bottom of stomach
Name the three parts of the small intestine (in order) Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
What is the purpose of the villi in your small intestine? Increase surface area of intestines, exposing more cells to nutrients
What are some functions of the liver? Makes bile, processes nutrients, stores vitamins & minerals & glycogen
Name the three parts of the large intestine (in order) Cecum, colon, rectum
What is the role of the appendix? Provides a safe environment for friendly bacteria to hide when your body gets an illness
What path does urine take (from production to excretion)? Produced in kidneys→ureters→bladder→bathroom
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