Key Words Flashcards
(30 cards)
Stomach
Muscular bag which holds food
Liver
Produces bile which helps to digest fat
Pancreas
Produces a range of enzymes
Protein
Make muscles, hair, hormones and enzymes
Vitamins
Keeps skin and gums healthy
Minerals
Eg..iron and calcium
Calcium
Forms strong bones
Small intestine
Produces many enzymes
Large intestine
Takes water back into the bloodstream
Molars
Larger teeth used for crushing, chewing, grinding food
Premolars
Large rounded teeth user for chewing, crushing, grinding food
Incisors
Sharp teeth used to cut, slice, nibble food
Canines
Long and pointy used for gripping and tearing food
Enzyme
A protein that speeds up a reaction without being used up in the reaction
Oesophagus
Tube between mouth and stomach
Saliva
Softens food
Mouth
Takes in and digests food, physical and chemical digestion
Absorption
Takes place in the small intestine
Secretes
Enzymes secreted into food
Carbohydrates
Gives supply of energy
Iron
Prevents anaemia
Balanced diet
A diet which has the correct balance of all the nutrients
Food pyramid
Guideline to a balanced diet
Calcium
Healthy bones and teeth
