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9 Cards in this Set
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Path of food
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1. oral cavity
2. pharynx 3. esophagus 4. stomach 5. small intestine 6. large intestine |
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epiglottis
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covers the glottis
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glottis
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the opening to the larynx (voice box)
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peristalsis
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a rhythmic contraction that pushes the food along the digestive tract
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food chain
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1. fats, oils, sweets (sparingly)
2. milk, cheese (2-3) 2. meat, fish, eggs (2-3) 3. vegetables (3-5) 3. fruit (2-4) 4. bread, rice, pasta (6-11) |
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amylase
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starch; mouth, small intestine
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pepsin
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protein; stomach
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trypsin
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protein; small intestine
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lipase
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fat; small intestine
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