Stomach Flashcards

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1
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Mechanical digestion

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When food is Mixed chewed and churned

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Chemical digestion

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When chemical reactions break down food

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3
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Nutrient

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Provide energy and materials for self development growth and repair

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4
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Peristalsis

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Involuntary waves of muscle contractions that keep food moving in one direction through the digestive system

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5
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Enzyme

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A type of protein that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction in your body

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6
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Villi

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Tiny finger shape structure in which absorption occurs

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7
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Food pyramid

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Helps people select foods that supply all the nutrients they need

Biggest to smallest

Grains
Fruit/ veg
Dairy2/3. /protein the rest
Fat sugar

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Water

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H O
2

60% of body

Lose water when sweating exhaling and gettting did of waste

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Carbohydrate

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Main source of energy

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Protein

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Used for replacements and repair of body cells and for growth

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11
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Amino acids

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Make up protein

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12
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Fat

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Provide energy and help body absorb vitamins

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13
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Simple carbohydrates

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Sugars

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14
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Complex carbohydrates

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Starch and fiber

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