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17 Cards in this Set
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Mouth |
The beginning of the digestive tract, where mechanical digestion takes place |
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Esophagus |
Located in your throat near your trachea (windpipe), this structure receives food from your mouth when you swallow. |
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Peristalsis |
The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the Esophagus, intestines and canals along the digestive tract, creating wave like movements that push the contents of the canal foward. |
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Stomach |
When the contents of this structure are sufficiently processed, they are released into the small intestine. Cells in the lining of this structure secrete a strong acid and powerful enzymes that are responsible for the breakdown process. |
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Liver |
Its main function within the digestive system is to process the nutrients absorbed from the small intestine. This structure detoxifies potentially harmful chemicals. It breaks down and secretes many drugs. |
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Gallbladder |
Stores and concentrates bile, and then releases it into the duodenum to help absorb and digest fat
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Pancreas |
Secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum that break down protein, fats, and carbohydrates. It also makes insulin.
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Large Intestines
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Also known as the colon .Stool is first in a liquid state and made into a solid form because of the water removal
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Small intestines |
Made up of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Breaks down food using enzymes released by the pancreas and bile from the liver.
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Amylase
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Enzyme breaking down carbohydrates into glucose in the mouth
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Peptidase
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An enzyme that breaks down protein in the small intestines
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Lipase
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An enzyme that breaks down lipids in the small intestines
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C.villi
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small finger-like projections that Increase surface area of the small intestines and transports nutrients to Circulatory system
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Celiac disease
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Autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.
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Colitis
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digestive disease causing inflammation of the large intestines.No exact cause
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Chemical digestion
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uses certain enzymes to break down nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, into smaller molecules
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Mechanical Digestion
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physically breaking down food substances into smaller particles to more efficiently
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