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Byers, HBS, Lesson 5
Lesson 5 Vocabulary
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Science
6th Grade
09/27/2012

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chyme
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pulpy mixture of food and gastirc juices, produced in the stomach.
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gastric juice
Definition
a liquid that includes hydrochloric acid and pepsin and that is responsible for teh chemical digestion of protein in teh stomach
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heartburn
Definition
a painful sensation in the lower esophagus or upper stomach, sometimes caused by excess stomach acid
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pepsin
Definition
an enzyme in the stomach that breaks down protein
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protein
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one of the three basic food types needed for building and and repair of tissue. found in beef, egg whites, nuts, and pork.
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rennin
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enzyme that breaks down milk
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ulcer
Definition
an open sore or lesion in the skin or mucous membrane
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