Chemistry
a pure substance that is made from a single type of atom
element
the body's process of breaking down food into specific chemicals that it can use
digestion
to bring something towards neutral pH
neutralize
describes a substance or mixture whose composition is different depending on location
heterogeneous
organs that secrete substances needed for the chemical digestion of food but through which food does not actually pass as it is digested
accessory organs
liquid waste produced by the kidneys
urine
a substance made up of different elements joined together by a chemical bond
compound
small round soft mass of chewed up food
bolus
organs that filter waste and extra water from the blood, regulate blood pressure, & maintain the body’s chemical balance
kidneys
describes a substance or mixture whose composition is the same regardless of location
homogeneous
liquid slurry created in the stomach by mixing the bolus with digestive juices
chyme
hollow, stretchy organ that stores urine before it leaves your body through your urethra
bladder
a chemical that reacts with bases and lowers the pH of a solution (tastes sour and makes things disappear)
acid
part of the digestive system where the majority of nutrient absorption takes place
small intestine
the attempt to turn inexpensive metals (like lead) into expensive metals (like gold)
alchemy