Modules 13&14 Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Digestion
A
The process by which an organism breaks down its food into small units that can be absorbed by the body.
2
Q
Vitamin
A
A chemical substance the body needs in small amounts to stay.
3
Q
Veins
A
Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.
4
Q
Arteries
A
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
5
Q
Capillaries
A
Tiny, thin-walled blood vessels that allow the exchange of gases and nutrients between the blood and the cells and are located between arteries and veins.
