Definition 1 of 28
Sugars, starches, and fiber. Can be simple or complex.
Protein
Fats
Carbohydrates
Digestion
Definition 2 of 28
Mixes with the fat in food. The acids dissolve fat into the watery contents of the intestine so the
intestinal and pancreatic enzymes can digest the fat molecules.
Salivary Glands
Amylase
Bile
Lipase
Definition 3 of 28
Saliva produced by these moistens food so it moves more easily through the esophagus into
the stomach. Saliva also contains an enzyme that begins to break down the starches from
food.
Liver
Salivary Glands
Pancreas
Gallbladder
,Definition 4 of 28
The liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
Make up the Digestive Tract
Solid Organs of the Digestive System
Fats
Lymphatic System
Definition 5 of 28
A network of of vessels that carry white blood cells and a fluid called lymph through the body.
Also absorbs fatty acids and vitamins.
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Integumentary System
Lymphatic System
Definition 6 of 28
The muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach.
Small Intestine
Esophagus
Stomach
Pancreas
, Definition 7 of 28
Produces a juice containing several enzymes that break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
in food.
Pancreas
Gallbladder
Stomach
Liver
Definition 8 of 28
Foods such as meat, eggs, and beans consist of large molecules of protein that the body
digests into smaller molecules called amino acids.
Fats
Lipid
Protein
Carbohydrates
Definition 9 of 28
Gut flora, nervous and circulatory systems, nerves, hormones, bacteria, blood, and organs
help what?
Carbohydrates
Digestion
Absorption
Secretion
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