Basic Functions of the Digestive System Flashcards
1
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Digestion
A
breakdown of food into small molecules
2
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Digestive Tract
A
continuous tube with two holes: the mouth and anus
-includes mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine
3
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Accessory Organs
A
teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
4
Q
Ingestion
A
process of eating food
5
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Propulsion
A
movement of food along digestive tract
6
Q
Secretion
A
digestive enzymes that breakdown food
7
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Mechanical Digestion
A
process of breaking down food into smaller pieces. Process begins with chewing then go to muscular churning of the stomach
8
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Chemical Digestion
A
process of breaking down food chemically
9
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Absorption
A
movement of molecules from digestive tract to adjacent blood and lymph vessels
10
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Defectation
A
eliminates undigested material to the anus
