Digestion Part I
The 2 types of digestion
Mechanical and Chemical
This structure absorbs nutrients
Small Intestine
What is the purpose of this system
It is the "garbage truck" of the human body, it removes waste from the body.
Crushes food into small pieces
Mechanical Digestion
This structure absorbs water
Large Intestine
The three types of waste removal. Hint think of what our body does. Must get 2 out of 3 for points.
Sweat, exhale, produce urine and feces
Nutrients are broken into simpler molecules by enzymes
Chemical Digestion
This is the name of the chemical that helps with chemical digestion. Saliva is an example of this.
An enzyme
This organ helps the Urinary System filter blood
Kidney(s)
Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Out
The path of the Digestive System
The folds in the stomach lining are called this
Rugae
The type of science that uses the excretory system to investigate criminal activity
Forensic Science
Total length of the Digestive Tract
Anywhere from 18 to 25 feet long. *Be within 5 feet to get the points
The liver and pancreas secrete this to help aid in digestion
Bile
When someone has Kidney Failure they will need to use an artificial kidney to help them filter their blood. What is this called?
Dialysis or Hemodialysis