Week 32 Science Vocab

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Esophagus

Back

A tube in your body that connects your mouth to your stomach, helping move food down.

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Saliva

Back

The watery liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food.

Front

Masticate

Back

Another word for chewing food with your teeth.

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Stomach Acid

Back

A strong liquid in your stomach that helps break down food so your body can use it.

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Amino Acids

Back

The building blocks of proteins, essential for various biological functions, including tissue repair and nutrient absorption.

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Fatty Acids

Back

The building blocks of fats, important for energy storage and forming cell membranes.

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Small Intestine

Back

A long, coiled tube in the digestive system where most digestion and nutrient absorption occur.

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Large Intestine

Back

The part of the digestive system that absorbs water and forms waste into stool.

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Carbohydrate

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A type of nutrient, including sugars, starches, and fibers, that provides energy to the body.

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Permeable

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Allowing substances, like liquids or gases, to pass through.