Muscles and Digestion
Muscle
the process by which cells become different types of cell
cell differentiation
the tissue that connects bones with other bones
ligament
the mechanical and chemical reaction of food into small particles and molecules that your body can absorb and use
digestion
a series of chemical reactions that convert light energy, water , and carbon dioxide into food energy molecule- glucose
photosynthesis
Muscle found only in the heart
cardiac muscle
a group of similar types of cells that work together to carry out specific jobs
tissue
a fluid filled internal cavity surrounded by muscle tissue
hydrostatic skeleton
a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
esophagus
specialized plant tissue composed of tubelike cells that transports water and nutrients in some plants
vascular tissue
Involuntary named for its smooth appearance
Smooth muscle
a group of different tissues working together to perform a particular task
organ
a thick, hard outer covering; protects and supports an animals body
exoskeleton
waves of muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract
peristalsis
a process in which food is physically broken into smaller pieces
mechanical digestion
a group of organs that work together and preform a specific task
organ system
the amount of energy it takes to raise the tempature of 1 kg of water by 1*C
calorie
fingerlike projections, many of which cover the folds of the small intestine
villus
a process in which chemical reactions break down pieces of food into smaller molecules
chemical digestion
where two or more bones meet
joint
a part of food used by the body to grow and survive
nutrient
the system that collects and eliminates wastes from the body and regulates the level of fluid in the body
excretory system