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Ch. 14B

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Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed and used Digestion
Breakdown of food using movement of some kind such as chewing or churning. 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
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