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Salivary amylase
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Enzyme found in saliva. Breaks down starch into maltose.
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Digestion
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The breakdown of large, soluble biological molecules into smaller simpler ones.
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Chemical digestion
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Involves enzymes
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Physical digestion
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Teeth and muscular contraction results in this type of digestion
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Stomach
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A muscular bag. Contains gastric juice, which is acidic.
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Small intestine
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Contains villi to increase surface area to aid absorption of the products of digestion.
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Large intestine
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Site of water absorption
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Pepsin
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An enzyme found in the stomach. Breaks down proteins into amino acids.
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Lipase
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Enzymes that break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
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