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15 Cards in this Set
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Which enzyme breaks down starches and sugars and is present in saliva?
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amylase
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Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down the cell wall of bacteria and is present in saliva?
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lysozyme
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Food that has begun chemical and mechanical digestion in the mouth is called a __________.
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bolus
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How does food pass through the esophagus?
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peristalsis
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In the stomach, what does chemical digestion consist of?
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mucus secretion, the production of hydrochloric acid, and pepsin
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What is chyme?
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fluids and food
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What does pepsin do?
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breakdown proteins
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What are the three parts of the small intestines
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duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
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Which enzymes aid in digestion in the small intestines?
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maltase, sucrase, peptidase, and lactase
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What is the function of the pancreas?
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to regulate blood sugar and aid in digestion
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What enzymes are produced by the pancreas?
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amylase, trypsin, and lipase
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What is the location of the liver and what substance does it produce?
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It is located just above and to the left of the stomach
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What is stored in the gall bladder and where is the gall bladder located?
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bile and it is located behine the liver.
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What is the role of the large intestines?
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to remove water from digested foods
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What is the role of maltase, sucrase, and lactase?
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help to breakdown carbohydrates
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