Body Parts
J shaped organ, where food goes to further mechanical digestion and begins chemical digestion.
Stomach
Salivary Glands
Secretion of saliva. Lubricate swallowed food, contains enzymes to start chemical digestion.
Macro Nutrients
In order
1st. Carbs 2nd. Fats 3rd. Proteins
Long tube-shaped body part that starts at the back of the throat to the stomach.
Esophagus
Gallbladder
Bile storage
Micro Nutrients
Vitamins and Minerals
3 organs responsible for enzyme production and storage.
Liver Pancreas Gal Blatter
Small and Large intestine
Small intestine - nutrient absorption
Large intestine - water and salt absorption
What is the last step of Digestion?
Defication
This body part is at the end of the large intestine,
Peristalsis
Swallowing
50 extra points - Involuntary muscular contractions moving food down esophagus
What is used as a measure of energy?
Calories
Small finger-like structures that are responsible for nutrient absorption in the small intestine.
6 steps of Digestion
Ingestion , Propulsion, Mechanical Digestion, Chemical Digestion, Absorbtion, Defecation
Give an Example of a carb, fat, protein, vitamin and mineral.
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