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Nutrients and Digestion
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Science
7th Grade
02/13/2012

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Nutrients are...
Definition
The portions of food our body can use. 
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Types of Nutrients
Definition
Carbohydrates, fats, water, protiens, vitamins and minerals 
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Chemical digestion of carbohydrates...
Definition

Begins: in the mouth

 

and


Ends: in the small intestine

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Chemical digestion of protiens...
Definition

Begins: in the stomach


and

 

Ends: in the small intestine

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Chemical digestion of fats...
Definition

Begins: in the small intestine

 

and

 

Ends: in the small intestine

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Fats are broken down into...
Definition
Fatty acids and glycerol 
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Protiens are broken down into...
Definition
Amino acids
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Carbohydrates are broken down into...
Definition
Simple sugars
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Peristalsis
Definition
Muscular contractions that push food through the digestive system. 
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Good bacteria is made in the...
Definition
Large intestine
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Nutrients are absorbed in the...
Definition
Small intestine
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Water and vitamins are absorbed in the...
Definition
Large intestine
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Gastric juice is made of...
Definition
Enzymes and hydrochloric acid.
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