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organ that allows nutrients to be absorbed Small intestine
organ that absorbs water from undigested material Large intestine
large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food Stomach
where digestion begins. mechanical and chemical digestion happens here Mouth
organ that stores and compacts waste before it is eliminated Rectum
organ that produces enzymes that break down nutrients Pancreas
tiny blood vessels that transport absorbed nutrients Capillaries
the process of breaking down of food into useful nutrients Digestion
the process of nutrients and water being moved into the blood stream Absorption
the process of removing wastes from the body Elimination
the unit of measurement for the energy we get from food Calories
the process of wave-like muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along Perstalsis
Physical breakdown of large pieces of food into smaller pieces Mechanical Digestion
breaking down food with enzymes or digestive juices Chemical Digestion
organ that stores bile that helps with breaking down fats Gall bladder
Small fingerlike projections on the walls of the small intestines that absorb the nutrients from the chyme that passes through it. Villi
The maintenance of a steady internal environment. Homeostasis
The main nitrogenous waste produced in mammals. Urea
Two bean shaped organs that filter the blood. Kidneys
The tube connecting the kidneys to the bladder. Ureter
The organ that stores urine. Bladder
The tube connecting the bladder to the outside world. Uretha
The process that occurs in the kidney between the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule that selectively allows some things into the nephron. Filtration
A watery fluid produced by the kidneys that contains urea and other waste Urine
a series of tube-like organs connected end to end Digestion Tract
What is an example of mechanical digestion Teeth
What is an example of chemical digestion Siliva
Tube that move food from the mouth to stomach is called the _____ Esophagus
Where is chyme is first produced Stomach
What allows food to move in and out of the stomach Sphincters
Villi ____ nutrients absorbed
Liver and Gall bladder work together to create what? Bile
Pancreas makes what enzymes
Large intestine is responsible for what absorption of water
The large intestine stores, _____, and eliminates waste Compacts
What is the order of the digestive system? Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small intestine, Large intestine, Rectum, Anus
Created by: JaydenWall13
 

 



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