Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
Eating
A
Food is taken in by the body
2
Q
Digestion
A
Food is broken down
3
Q
Absorption
A
Digested food passes into the bloodstream
4
Q
Elimination
A
Getting rid off undigested food
5
Q
Physical digestion
A
Taking large pieces of food and breaking them down into smaller pieces. Happens in the stomach, mouth
6
Q
Chemical digestion
A
Breaks down food using enzymes
7
Q
Enzymes
A
Chemicals that speed up without being used in the reaction
8
Q
Large intestine
A
Where Water reabsortion happens
9
Q
Reclum
A
Stores undigested food
10
Q
Anus
A
Undigested food passes out
11
Q
Incisor
A
Used for biting and chewing
12
Q
Canine
A
Used for grasping and tearing
13
Q
Molar
A
Used for grinding and crushing
14
Q
The digestive system.
A
Stages of nutrition : getting energy from foods
15
Q
Pre molar
A
Used for grinding and crushing
