Chapter 2-Section 3 Key Terms Flashcards
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The process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of your digestive system into your blood
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Absorption
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The process by which your body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules.
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Digestion
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The fluid released when your mouth waters
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Saliva
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Proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body
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Enzymes
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A flap of tissue which seals off your wind pipe, preventing the food from entering
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Epiglottis
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A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
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Esophagus
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A thick, slippery substance produced by the body
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Mucus
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After food enters the esophagus, contractions of smooth muscles push the food toward the stomach.
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Peristalsis
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A J, shaped muscle ouch located in the abdomen.
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Stomach
