Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
1
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mechanical digestion
A
breaking food into smaller pieces.
2
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chemical digestion
A
breaking nutrients into smaller molecules . occurs by hydrolysis
3
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hydrolysis
A
splitting molecules by adding water
4
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enzymes (hydrolases)
A
chemical digestion is sped up by the action of digestive enzymes
5
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alimentary canal
A
extends between mouth and anus
mechanical digestion
chemical digestion
absorption
6
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accessory organs
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liver
pancreas
gallbladder
7
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Amylase
A
an enzyme in saliva
breaks down starch into smaller carbohydrate molecules (monosaccharides disaccharides)
8
Q
peristalsis
A
muscular contractions
9
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small intestine
A
major site for digestion and absorption of nutrients into the blood stream
