thayer_william test digestive system Flashcards

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  1. The process by which waste is eliminated from the body is called
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Ingestion

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  1. Where does the digestion of carbohydrates begin
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The mouth

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  1. Chemical reactions in the body Take place in the nutrient known as water
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True

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  1. What are the organs under the stomach and liver? How do they complain in size?
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The small intestine and large intestine. The small intestine is longer but thinner than the large intestine.
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  1. What does the liver do?
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Produces bile that helps break down fat int smaller particles
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  1. What is the first part of the small intestine and what is its function
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Dueodenum is the first part of the small intestine and is where the majority of the chemical digestion occurs. It is helped by the pancreas
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