Digestion 1
Where does digestion begin?
In the mouth
A substance with enzymes, released by glands in the mouth and helps break down food
Saliva
Name the macronutrients that yield energy
proteins
fats
carbohydrates
A long tube where food passes from the mouth to the stomach
Esophagus
The majority of nutrient absorption happens here
Small intestine
Finger-like projections in the small intestine that help absorb nutrients
Villi
Food goes from the stomach to this digestive organ
Small intestine
Name the micronutrients
Vitamins & Minerals
2 important nutrients for consistent bowel movements
Fiber and water
An expert in food and nutrition
dietitian
Length of the intestines
What is 15-30ft
Enzyme that assists with the digestion of protein
Pepsin
The acid produce in the stomach
HCl
Some examples are potatoes, rice, and corn
Carbohydrates
Enzyme that assists with the digestion of carbohydrates
amylase
Enzyme that assists with the digestion of fat
lipase
smaller units of protein
amino acids
Liquid, churned food that leaves the stomach
Chyme
The organ responsible for making bile
Liver
A nutrient needed for growth and tissue repair
Protein
Storage area for bile
Gall bladder
This organ is responsible for drying and storage of excess unabsorbed materials
Large instestine
organ that releases enzymes into the small intestine
pancreas
soft mass of chewed food and saliva
Bolus
wave-like squeezing of muscles that pushed food downward
Peristalsis