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Life Science
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10
Science
6th Grade
02/11/2009

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Macronutrients
Definition
nutrients that help you grow, repair. 6 types.
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peristalsis
Definition
wave like motion that moves thru your digestion track
Term
enzyme
Definition
a special protein produced in the body: gastric juices
Term
epiglottis
Definition
special flap that makes sure food enters esophgus
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digestion
Definition
chemical and mechanical
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gastric jusice
Definition
hydrochloric acid and pepsin
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pancreatic juice
Definition
digests fats and proteins. made in pancreses
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lower esophageal and phyloric sphincters
Definition
lower- stomach and eso. py- stomach and large int. seperatesthe two
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chyme
Definition
a think creay liquid (gastic juice and food)
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bile
Definition
an enzyme stored in gullbladder. helps absorb fats into blood stream and liver
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