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Body System

Digestive and Excretory Systems

TermDefinition
Calorie A unit of energy used to describe how much energy can be obtained from foods and drinks
Nutritionist A healthcare professional that promote health and wellness by creating menus and eating plans
Nutrients Components required by the body to survive such as carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and water
Mechanical Digestion The process where food is chewed up in the mouth creating smaller pieces
Chemical Digestion Small pieces of food have been mechanically digestive and then mixed with saliva, swallowed, transferred through the esophagus into the stomach.
Excretory System The parts of the body that are responsible for removing waste
Urea A chemical that is produced in the body when proteins are broken down
Kidneys Bean shaped organs responsible for removing urea from the body that are part of the excretory system
Elimination The end of the digestive process where waste exits the body
Absorption Small molecules are transferred into the blood stream after chemical digestion to provide nutrients to the body
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