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The long and winding tube

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What is a Membrane?   A Membrane is a sheet-like structure on the outside of a cell. Molecules use passive and active transport to diffuse through the membrane. It is semi-permeable.  
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What is Diffusion?   Diffusion is the movement of molecules, through air, water and membrane, from a greater concentration to a lesser concentration.  
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What is Passive Transport?   Passive Transport is when a molecule can pass through a membrane without using any energy from the cell so the cell has energy for active transport. There is no energy needed in this process.  
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What is a Specialization?   A Specialization is what the organ does as its job in the body. Each enzyme only digests one type of food.  
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What is the Small Intestine?   It is a 2.5 cm in diameter, approximately 6m long liquid-filled tube. It is a major part of digestion, it absorbs nutrients from chyme as it moves from the stomach to the large intestine. Fats, proteins and carbs get digested. Neutralizes acids.  
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What is Active Transport?   Active transport is when a molecule is pulled through the membrane using energy from its cell because it is too large for passive transport.  
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What is Pancreatic Juice?   Pancreatic juice is a non-acid digestive juice that comes from the pancreas packet with enzymes that help digest carbs, fats, and proteins.  
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2.5 cm is...   2.5 centimeters is the diameter of the small intestine.  
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What is the Gallbladder?   An organ that stores bile that was made in the liver.  
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What is a Pyloric Sphincter?   A Pyloric Sphincter is a circular muscle that opens in the center to allow chyme into the small intestine. A gateway from the stomach to the small intestine.  
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What is Bile?   Bile is a greenish brown fluid that is made in the liver. It aids digestion and is stored in the gallbladder.  
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