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digestion
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7th Grade
03/22/2010

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digestion
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is the muscular contractions of the esophagus
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carbohydrates
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increase the surface area of the small intestine
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enzymes
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the building blocks of the proteins
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villi
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the liquid product of digestion
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peristalsis
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the breakdown of food
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vitamins
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your bodys main source of energy
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proteins
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inorganic nutrients
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mineral
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pears and apples belong to the same mineral
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chyme
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when food is chewed and mixedd
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fat
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a nutrient needed in small quantities for growth and for regulating body functions
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