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Devin Branstner Chapter 24 Vocab
Devin Branstner Chapter 24 Vocab
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8th Grade
01/05/2016

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Digestive System
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a group of organs that work together to digest food so that it can be used by the body
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Esophagus
Definition
A long straight tube, which squeezes food with rhythmic muscle contractions
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Stomach
Definition
a muscular, baglike organ attached to the lower end of the esophagus
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Small Intestine
Definition
a muscular tube that is about 2.5 cm in diameter
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pancreas
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a fish shaped organ located between the stomach and small intestine
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Liver
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a large reddish brown organ that helps with digestion
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Gallbladder
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a baglike organ used for storing bile
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Large Intestine
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the organ of the digestive system that stores, compacts, and then eliminates indegestible material from the body
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Urinary System
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removes wastes from your blood
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Kidneys
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a pair of bean-shaped organs that constantly clean the blood
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Nephrons
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microscopic filters in the liver that remove harmful substances from the body
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Urine
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yellow fluid that remains in the nephrons
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Urinary Bladder
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where urine is stored
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