chewing
physically breaking down food
mechanical digestion
active enzyme in stomach acid that breaks down proteins
pepsin
process of taking in and using food
nutrition
sends signals to other glands
pituitary glands
hormone that lowers blood sugar
insulin
enzyme in saliva that breaks down sugar
amylase
organ that produces bile
liver
unit used to measure energy in food
Calorie
gland that balances calcium levels
thyroid
hormone associated with females
estrogen
using enzymes to break down food
chemical digestion
organ that produces enzymes that break down carbs proteins and fats
pancreas
organic compounds needed in small amounts
vitamins
organ that balances blood sugar levels
pancreas
hormone associated with raising blood sugar level
glucagon
tube to stomach
esophagus
part of small intestine that absorbs nutrients
villi
building blocks of proteins
amino acids
gland that makes adrenaline
adrenal gland
hormone associated with males
testosterone
movement of esophagus muscles that moves food to the stomach
peristalsis
once nutrients have been absorbed the remaining material must pass through this tube
large intestine
inorganic compounds needed in small amounts
minerals
part of brain that links nervous system and pituitary gland
hypothalamus
hormone that raises heart rate and alertness
adrenaline