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20 Cards in this Set
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Stomach
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an internal organ where the major part of digestion takes place
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Liver
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a large lobed glandular organ which plays a big part in metabolism of nutrients and the processing of waste products by detoxification
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Small Intestine
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the part of the intestine that runs between the stomach and the large intestine absorbing nutrients and is where digestion is completed
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Villi
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the small hairlike projections in the small intestine which aid in the absorption of digestion
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Tongue
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a muscle in the mouth which aids in swallowing and speech
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Esophagus
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a portion of the digestive tract that conducts food from the mouth to the stomach
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Gall Bladder
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a small organ under the liver that stores and concentrates bile
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Epiglottis
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a flap of cartilage that prevents food from entering the trachea
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Pancreas
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a large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes and hormones including insulin
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Appendix
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a small wormlike tube projecting from the large intestine that serves no function and is a common site of infection within the abdomen
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Rectum
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the final section of the large intestine where waste leaves the body
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Salivary Glands
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exocrine glands in the mouth that make saliva to aid in the initial break down of food
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Duodenum
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the first part of the small intestine right after the stomach
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Trachea
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a large membranous tube reinforced with rings of cartilage carrying air to and from the lungs: the windpipe
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Mouth
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opening in the lower part of the human face in which food enters the digestive system
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Peristalsis
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the wave like motion that forces food through the digestive tract. This is done automatically by the nervous system
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Sphincter Muscles
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a ring of muscles that contracts to close an opening and relaxes to open and allow passage of nutrients and waste
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Carbohydrates
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a large group of organic compounds that includes sugars and starches
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Fats
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an organic compound that the body requires for energy and production of steroids
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Proteins
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an organic compound that are involved in nearly every aspect of physiology and biochemistry
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