Digestion/Metabolism

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Waves that aid in digestion by forcing food down the body.
The process of metabolism that converts substances in order for the body to use.
The long muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
It functions as the primary short term energy storage in animal cells. It is made primarily by the l
An enzyme in saliva that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into smaller molecules; also called sali
protein that acts as a catalyst in mediating and speeding a specific chemical reaction.
The watery fluid in the mouth made by the salivary glands. Saliva moistens food to help digestion an
The parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested.
Fluid made by the pancreas that aids in digestion.
An acidic secretion of the stomach that breaks down the proteins contained in the ingested food, pri
The building blocks of proteins.
Acids within the body derived from the breakdown of fats.
The first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach.
It is a colorless odorless liquid. It is a sugar alcohol and a central component of lipids.
A simple sugar that is a major energy source for all cellular and bodily functions.
A state of being satisfied or gratified to the fullest extent.
An enzyme in the stomach which breaks down proteins.
The tiny, fingerlike projections on the surface of the small intestine that help absorb nutrients.
A digestive juice secreted by the liver