 | Term | Definition |
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small intestine |
nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream |
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duodenum |
first part of the small intestine |
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stomach |
very acidic enviroment |
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stomach |
food becomes chyme |
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large intestine |
absorbs water back into body |
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esophagus |
bolus travels by peristalsis |
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mouth |
teeth grind, chew and break apart |
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mouth |
amylase breaks carbohydrates down into sugars |
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gall bladder |
produces bile |
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rectum |
stores waste |
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small intestine |
contains vili |
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pancreas |
produces enzymes that go into first part of small intestine |
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gall bladder |
produces fluid that acts like dish detergent in first part of small intestine |
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what parts of the digestive system are under voluntary control? |
mouth and rectum |
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what parts of the digestive system are under involuntary control? |
small intestine, large intestine, stomach, gall bladder, esophagus |
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