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| Name three functions of the digestive system: |
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1. Break large food molecules down into 4 bio molecules.
2. Absorb nutrients & vitamins for energy and building blocks.
3. Eliminate/excrete undigestable/waste products. |
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| Name the 7 main organs of the digestive system in order from Mouth on... |
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1. Mouth
2. Pharynx/Esophagus
3. Stomach
4. Small Intestine
5. Large Intestine/Colon
6. Rectum
7. Anus |
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| What organs provide enzymes to aide in digestion that are released into the small intesting? |
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| Liver, Pancreas, & Gall Bladder |
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| What organ produces bile? |
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| What organ stores extra bile? |
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| Where in the digestive system is the appendix located? |
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| on the beginning of the large intestine |
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| What are the two forms of digestion? |
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| Teeth aide in which form of digestion? |
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| Name two purposes of the salivary glands: |
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1. Begin chemical digestion
2. Provide lubrication for mouth and bolus |
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| What are the 6 essential nutrients: |
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| Protein, water, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, lipids |
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| What is a ball of food traveling through the esophagus called? |
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| What are the muscular contractions that move food through the esophagus called? |
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| How does the stomach perform mechanical digestion? |
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| muscle contractions grind and mix the food in the stomach |
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| The food, liquids, and chemicals in the stomach are called ________________. |
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| In what portion of the digestive system are most of the nutrients absorbed? |
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| In what portion of the digestive system are most of the water and vitamins absorbed? |
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| Why do we have different types of teeth? |
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Definition
| Incisors help bite and cut food where as molars help grind and crush food. |
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| What is the function of the rectum? |
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Definition
| To store feces and undigested material until it is compacted and eliminated. |
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| Name the four stages of digestion in order of occurence: |
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Definition
1. Ingestion
2. Digestion
3. Absorption
4. Elimination |
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| What is the longest portion of the digestive system? |
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| What is the difference between minerals and vitamins? |
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Vitamins are organic, partner with enzymes and can be fat or water soluble/
Minerals are inorganic elements usually needed in small amounts like vitamins. |
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| If you are not getting enough calories per day to stay healthy we call it? |
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| If you are getting plenty of calories but not getting them from the right nutrients you are? |
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| Name two eating disorders that are attributed to body image. |
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