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Bio 2 - GLOSS - 07

🧬📗1️⃣ Module 4 - BIOLOGY GLOSSARY - SET 7

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feeding behavior The dietary habits of an organism that shape digestive adaptations.
surface area maximization Increasing exposed area to improve digestion and nutrient absorption.
salivary amylase An enzyme in saliva that breaks starch into glucose.
peristalsis Wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
gastric juice A mixture of hydrochloric acid, enzymes, mucus, and water used to break down food.
hydrochloric acid A strong acid in the stomach that kills bacteria and breaks down food.
pepsin A stomach enzyme that digests proteins into amino acids.
chyme A semi-liquid mixture of partially digested food leaving the stomach.
bicarbonate A substance that neutralizes stomach acid entering the small intestine.
bile A substance produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder that emulsifies fats.
emulsification The breakdown of large fat droplets into smaller ones for easier absorption.
fatty acids The absorbable components of fats after emulsification.
monoglycerides Molecules formed when fats are broken down for absorption.
microorganisms (gut microbes) Symbiotic microbes that help break down cellulose and other complex molecules.
nutrient absorption The uptake of essential nutrients from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.
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