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Digestion
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The process by which food breaks down into molecules that an organism can absorb or use.
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Pepsin
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A protein-splitting enzyme secreted by the gastric glands of the stomach.
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Small Intestine
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The part of the intestine that runs between the stomach and the large intestine.
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Salivary Amylase
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An enzyme in saliva that begins digestion of starch; converts starch to disaccharides.
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Lipase
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A fat-digesting enzyme.
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Villi
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Finger like projections of the small intestine that increases surface area for absorption of digested food.
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