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Digestive System
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Anatomy
12th Grade
03/27/2011

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Term
Allmentary canal (GI trait)
Definition
.performed digestive functions
.mouth, phrynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines and large intestines
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Assesory organs
Definition
.assist digestive breakdown
.teeth, tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liverand gallbladder
Term
Digestion Process
Definition
.ingestions
.propulsion
.Mechanical breakdown
.Chemical breakdown
.Absorption
.Defection
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Ingestions
Definition
in the mouth
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Propulsion
Definition
process of being pushdown the esophagus
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Mechanical breakdown
Definition
physical
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Chemical breakdown
Definition
enzymes
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Absorption
Definition
small intestines
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Defection
Definition
potty
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Defection
Definition
potty
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Calorie
Definition
unit of energy
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Nutrient
Definition
Substance in food used by the body to promote normal growth, maintance and repair
Term
Major
Definition
carbohydrate,protein, lipids, and water
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Minor
Definition
vitamins and minerals
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Carbohydrates
Definition
.fibers
.cleans colon
.most plant based food
.sugars,starches and celluose(fiber)
.Digested by being broken down into maller glucose molecules
.fiber not digested
.poly-,di0 and monosacchrides
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Glucose+Oxygen
Definition
CO2 + H20 + ATF
.blood glucose homeostasis
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Fats
Definition
.trans,saturated,monounsaturated,polyunsaturated
.is first emulsified and then broken down by enzymes
.Some metabolized in liver, cells use fatty acids and cholestrerol, some form myelin sheaths, some for insulation
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Fats
Definition
.trans,saturated,monounsaturated,polyunsaturated
.is first emulsified and then broken down by enzymes
.Some metabolized in liver, cells use fatty acids and cholestrerol, some form myelin sheaths, some for insulation
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Proteins
Definition
broken down into amino acids
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Vitamins
Definition
.water-soluble and fat soluble
.found in all major food groups
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Minerals
Definition
.ca,Fe,Zn, etc
.Best source of veggies and legumes
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