Biology and Anatomy Flashcards

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Negative Feedback Loop

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A system that reduces change. Like sweating to get cooler

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Chemical Digestion

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Chemical breakdown of food.

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Stomach

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An organ that digests food.

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Pancreas

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An organ that produces digestive enzymes.

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Rectum

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The last part of the large intestine, stores feces before elimination

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Trypsin

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An enzyme that breaks down proteins.

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Lipase

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An enzyme that breaks down fats.

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Atria

Back

Upper chambers of the heart.

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Ventricles

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Lower chambers of the heart.

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Aorta

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The largest artery in the body.