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10 Cards in this Set
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Villi |
Tiny finger shaped structures that cover the inner surface of the small intestine and provide a large surface area through which digestion food is absorbed. |
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Glucose |
A sugar that is the major source of energy for the body cells. |
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Small intestint |
The part of the digestion system in which most chemical digestion takes place. |
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Amino acid |
small units that are linked together chemically to form large protein molecules. |
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Esophagus |
A Muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach |
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Largest Intestine |
The last section of the digestive system, where water is absorbed into the bloodsteam and the remaining material is eliminated from the body. |
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Digestion |
The process by which the body breaks food into small nutrient molecules. |
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Saliva |
The fluid released when the mouth waters that plays an important role in both mechanical and chemical digestion. |
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Nutrient |
Substance in the food that provide the raw materials and energy the body needs to carry out all its essential processes. |
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Stomach |
a j-shaped, muscular pouch located in the abdomen. |
