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Ch. 14B, 15A&B

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Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed and used Digestion
mechanical digestion
Process by which enzymes break down food into small molecules that the body can use (most common in small intestine, but some in stomach and in mouth too) chemical digestion
liquid that help break down fats bile
The process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system into the blood Absorption
nutrients such as glucose from food power what process cellular respiration
turning food into energy and growth in the body tissues Assimilation
the digestive tract, the gastronintestinal tract alimentary canal
accessory organs of the digestive system liver, gallbladder, pancreas
The fluid released in the mouth that plays an important role in both mechanical and chemical digestion (breaking down starch mostly) saliva
Saliva is produced by? salivary glands
Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system. Peristalsis
Partially digested, semiliquid food mixed with digestive enzymes and acids in the stomach. (nasty to throw up) Chyme
From the stomach chyme is released into _________________ small intestine
An organ that produces digestive enzymes which are delivered to the small intestine via the pancreatic duct. Pancreas
produces bile, which is necessary for the digestion of fats and has many other chemical functions liver
Bile is stored in the gallbladder
Bile is produced by liver
Tiny finger-shaped structures that cover the inner surface of the small intestine and provide a large surface area through which digested food is absorbed Villi
Absorbs water and minerals and eliminates indigestible wastes large intestine
A short tube at the end of the large intestine where waste material is compressed into a solid form and stored before being eliminated Rectum
Pumps blood out of the heart.to the lungs Right Ventricle
Pumps blood out of the heart. to the body Left Ventricle
Keeps blood from back flowing into the left ventricle of the heart. aortic semilunar valve
Keeps the blood from back flowing into the heart or in a vein Valves
Receives blood from the lungs Left Atrium
Receives blood from the body Right Atrium
carries blood to the body Aorta
carries blood to the lungs Pulmonary artery
carries blood from the lungs to the heart. Pulmonary veins
Which structure first prevents food from entering your lungs when you swallow? epiglottis
Most blood cells are formed in the bone marrow
During a strenuous workout, which of the following tells your body to increase your breathing rate the amount of carbon dioxide in your blood
What is the purpose of valves? to prevent blood from flowing in the wrong direction
Which blood component provides defense against pathogens? white blood cells
The pulmonary arteries and pulmonary veins connect the heart and lungs
Which structure, also known as the windpipe, is the main passageway to your lungs? trachea
Give the sequence of structures that makes the pathway of air as it travels from outside your body to the blood nasal cavity → epiglottis → glottis→ larynx → trachea → bronchus → alveoli
When your diaphragm contracts what happens? you inhale and your chest cavity enlarges
The muscular chambers that pump blood to the lungs or body are the ___. ventricles
What is the fluid portion of the blood? plasma
Which part of the circulatory system is responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to and removing carbon dioxide from your body. systemic circulation
Carbon dioxide and oxygen pass between the alveoli and capillaries by ___. diffusion
You ___ when your diaphragm and rib muscles contract to force the air out. inhale
Arteries branch into small vessels called ___ capillaries
the largest part of your blood is made up of ___ . plasma
Your ___ measures how quickly your heart is beating. pulse
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called ___ arteries
A blood clot forms when what part of the blood starts the process. platelets
The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries is called ___. blood pressure
What structure warms and moistens air as it enters the respiratory system? the nasal cavity
the other name for the voicebox the larynx
what is the oxygen carrying molecule in red blood cells? hemoglobin
What is pulmonary circulation? carrying blood to and from the lungs?
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