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9 Cards in this Set
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Mastication |
The process of chewing |
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Digestion |
The breakdown of food molecules into their individual components |
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Deglutition |
The act of swallowing |
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Peristalsis |
The process of contraction and relaxation of circular smooth muscles which pushes food through the alimentary canal |
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Gastric juices |
The acidic secretion of the stomach |
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Adventitia |
A thin layer of loose connective tissue that binds an organ to surrounding tissues or organs |
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Lumen |
The hole in the center of a tube |
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Macronutrients |
The nutrients the body needs in large amounts carbohydrates fats and proteins |
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Micronutrients |
The nutrients that the body needs in small amounts such as vitamins and minerals |
