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What is Mechanical Digestion?

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Mechanical Digestion is the breakdown of food through physical changes, such as chewing and grinding.

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What is a system?

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A system is a group of parts interacting to do a specific function.

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What is a tissue?

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A tissue is a collection of cells that come from a structure.

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What is Chemical Digestion?

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Chemical Digestion is the breakdown of food molecules through chemical reactions.

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What is a cell?

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A cell is a very small structure that acts like a door, letting food molecules into the bloodstream.

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What role do enzymes play in metabolic reactions?

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Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body, including digestion.

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What is the difference between an organ and a tissue?

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An organ is made up of different types of tissues working together to perform a specific function.

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain life.

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What is the function of the digestive system?

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The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use for energy, growth, and repair.

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What are macromolecules?

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Macromolecules are large molecules, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, that are essential for life.

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