digestive system Flashcards

1
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lipase

A

enzyme that breaks down lipids/fats in stomach and small intestine

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2
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lactase

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enzyme that breaks down lactose/dairy in small intestine

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3
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pepsin/protease

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enzyme that breaks down protein in stomach and small intestine

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4
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amylase

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enzyme that breaks down glucose/carbs in mouth, small intestine

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5
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mouth/oral cavity

A

mechanical digestion/chemical digestion with amylase

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6
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salivary glands

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contains amylase

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7
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esophagus

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transport food from mouth to stomach

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8
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peristalsis

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wave-like contractions throughout digestive tract
ex) esophagus, intestines

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9
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pancreas

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produces digestive enzymes

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10
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duodenum

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first part of the small intestine that digests and absorbs food

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11
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stomach

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breaks down food with digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid by mixing it —-> chyme

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12
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liver

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makes bile

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13
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bile function

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helps with breaking down fats —> fatty acids

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14
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gall bladder

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stores bile; emulsifies fat creating more surface area

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15
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small intestine

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further digest food and absorb nutrients and water (site of many enzymes)

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16
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large intestine/colon

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NO digestion; absorbs water and electrolytes; collects feces and thrust toward the rectum and anus

17
Q

appendix

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repopulate the gut with beneficial bacteria + immune defense

18
Q

rectum

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store waste

19
Q

anus

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pass waste out of body

20
Q

villi/microvilli

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increase SA to help with absorption