Human Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
Egestion
A
The expulsion of material from the body
2
Q
Absorption
A
The movement of food molecules into the bloodstream
3
Q
Peristalsis
A
Muscle movement in the esophagus driving down food
4
Q
Duodenum
A
Part of the small intestine
5
Q
Chemical digestion
A
The breakdown of food molecules using enzymes
6
Q
Physical digestion
A
The breakdown of food chunks using the teeth and stomach muscles
7
Q
Emlusify
A
To mix two liquids that normally don’t mix
8
Q
Digestion
A
Breaking down large molecules into small molecules
9
Q
Ingestion
A
Taking sustenance into the body
10
Q
Secretion
A
The process of discharging substance
