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Quiz: Digestive
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Celiac/Crohns Disease | affects absorption of nutrients due to autoimmune activity; occurs in the small intestine |
| Cardiac Spinchter | muscular opening between esophagus & stomach |
| Pyloric Spinchter | muscular opening between stomach and duodenum |
| Salivary Amylase | enzyme in saliva that digests carbohydrates |
| Mechanical Digestion | breaking of food (done in stomach and mouth) |
| Chemical Digestion | chemical breakdown of food (mouth, stomach, intestines) |
| Jaundice | buildup of bilirubin in liver; yellowing |
| Accessory Organs (Pancreas, Gallbladder, Liver) | secretes enzymes into small intestine for digestions |
| Large Intestine | water re-absorption |
| Calcium | component of bones and teeth; neuromuscular transmitter. |