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Mechanical Digestion
Foods that are physically broken down into smaller peices
Chemical Digestion
Chemicals that are produced by the body. They also break down foods into their smaller chemical building blocks.
Absorption
Process by which nutrients pass through the walls of your digestive system and into your blood.
Saliva
Is produced in the salivary gland. Is a fluid that is released ino the mouth.
Enzyme
Protiens that speed up chemical reactions inside your body.
Epiglottis
A flap of tissue that closes of your windpipe and stops food from entering your lungs.
Esophagus
A muscular tube that connects your mouth to your stomach.
Peristalsis
Involuntary waves of muscle contractions that push food towards the stomach.
Stomach
A smooth muscle organ that breaks down food mechanically.
Small Intestine
A long tube where most chemical digestion occurs. It is also the place where nutrients are absorbed.
Liver
Is the largest organ in your body and it breaks down medicine, eliminates nitrogen, and produces bile.
Bile
A substance that breaks down fat particles.
Gall Bladder
Bile is stored here.
Pancreas
Produces an enzyme called insulin which helps keep your blood sugar "regular"
Villus
Located on the surface lining of the small intestine and absorbs nutrients.
Large Intestine
Carries waste to the rectum.
Rectum
The tube where the large intestine ends. Is the place where stool is stored before it is removed.
Anus
The opening where solid waste is removed from the body.
Teeth
Carries out the first step of mechanical digestion. They also rip and tear food into smaller pieces.
Tongue
A muscle that directs food to the esophagus.
Duodenum
The first part of the small intestine.
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Digestive System
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Digestive System Vocabulary
Updated
2010-04-05T19:56:05Z
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