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Digestive & Excretory System

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digestive system the organs that break down food so that it can be used by the body
mechanical digestion involves physically breaking the food into smaller pieces
chemical digestion involves breaking down the food into simpler nutrients that can be used by the cells
excretory system the system that removes waste from your body and controls water balance
urinary system the organs that produce, store, and eliminate urine
chyme A pulpy mixture of food and acid
Carbohydrates What does your body burn for quick energy?
small Most nutrients are absorbed in the ________ intestine.
Ureter What connect the kidney and the bladder?
proteins What does our body use to rebuild and grow cells?
Peristalsis Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.
nephron the unit in the kidney that filters blood
large Water is absorbed in your ______ intestine.
bladder where is urine stored?
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