Metabolic Reactions Vocabulary

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Chemical Digestion

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Breakdown of food molecules through chemical reactions (results in a new substance)

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Mechanical Digestion

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Breakdown of food through physical changes (results in smaller pieces of food)

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Digestive System

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The body system responsible for the breaking down & absorbing of food/nutrients

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Villi

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Finger-like structures that line the small intestine

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Absorption

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when food molecules go through the openings/gates in the small intestine & into the body

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Enzyme

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A special type of chemical that is found in saliva to help break down food & keep your mouth healthy & clean

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Amylase

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An enzyme that helps with the digestion of complex carbohydrates

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Interaction

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A connection or relationship between two things

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Organ

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Made of two or more tissues working together to carry out a job

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Organ system

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Organs working together to carry out specific life functions