3.2 the human digestive system Flashcards
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What are organ systems?
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Organ systems are groups of organisms that perform specific functions in the body
2
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What is the digestive system in a mammal?
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It is an organ system where several organs work together to digest and absorb food
3
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What is the digestive system?
A
An organ system where food is digested
4
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What are enzymes?
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Biological catalysts, usually proteins (a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction within a living organism without being consumed in the process
