Term
| functions of the digestive system |
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Definition
-break down of food (physical and chemical)
-absorption of digested food chemicals into the bloodstream
-distribution of those chemicals throughout the body for energy and building blocks |
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Term
| anatomy of the digestive system |
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Definition
-alimentary canal: oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines
-accessory organs: salivary glands, liver, pancreas, gallbladder |
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Term
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Definition
Visceral peritoneum
parietal peritoneum
peritoneal cavity
peritoneal fluid |
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Term
| special portions of the peritoneal membranes |
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Definition
greater omentum
lesser omentum
mesenteries |
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