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Bile |
Liquid substance stored in the gall bladder and is released into the small intestine to aid in the process of digestion |
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nutrients |
components of food needed by the body in order to be healthy and strong |
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chemical digestion
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type of digestion where food is broken down with enzymes and other materials |
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chyme |
watery mixture that food becomes after digesting in the stomach |
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protien |
nutrient needed to build, repair, and regulate the body |
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saliva |
chemical substance secreted into the mouth |
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calcium |
nutrient abundant in milk and needed for strong bones |
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mechanical digestion |
type of digestion where food is broken down phsically |
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small intestine |
long narrow tube-like organ through which food leaves the stomach |
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peristalisis |
the movement of muscles that pushes food through the digestive system |
