Digestion Vocabulary

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Absorption

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The process of taking nutrients from the small intestines into the bloodstream.

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Function

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The specific role or activity of an organ in the body.

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Amylase

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An enzyme found in saliva that helps break down carbohydrates.

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Nutrients

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Food molecules that provide energy and support growth and maintenance in living organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Physical (Mechanical) Breakdown

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The process of breaking down food into smaller pieces without changing its chemical structure, such as chewing.

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Digestion

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The process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.

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Chemical Change

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A process that involves the transformation of substances into different substances, such as the breakdown of food by enzymes.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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Metabolism

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The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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Saliva

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A fluid produced in the mouth that contains enzymes like amylase to aid in digestion.

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Small Intestine

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The part of the digestive system where most nutrient absorption occurs.