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Digestion--
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Breakdown of food
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5 places food goes (digestion)
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Mouth
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
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There is a system of ______ that allow only small amounts to pass through to the next step at a time.
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Sphincters
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The organs are made of different ______ types to allow them to function as they need to.
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Tissue
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Mouth has teeth to _________ food.
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Masticate
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The _______ is to manipulate the food so that it mixes with fluid to ease swallowing.
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Tongue
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There are glands that secrete ________ that begins the digestion of carbohydrate and keep the mouth moist for easier swallowing.
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Saliva
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The chewed food is called a _______ and needs to be ________ for a safe swallow.
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Bolus
cohesive
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There is a flap called the ________ at the back of the throat that protects the airway from food accidentally going into the lungs.
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Epiglottis
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The bolus travels down the esophagus with the muscular action of _________.
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Peristalsis
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Peristalsis is the same muscle movement used by the __________ during elimination of waste.
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Large intestine
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The bolus enters the stomach through the ____________.
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Esophageal Sphincter
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The stomach is very acidic and has a Ph of _____.
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Ph of 2
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The lining of the stomach is very _________ to protect it from the acid.
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Mucosal
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The acid is beneficial in--
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Breaking down foods
and
Killing microorganisms that may be in the food
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