The Digestive System Flashcards
(10 cards)
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Another term for the digestive system
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The alimentary canal
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Two types of digestion…
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Chemical & mechanical
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another term for the alimentary canal?
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The gastrointestinal (gi) tract
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The basic layers of the alimentary canal…
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Adventitia/serosa, muscle layer, submucosa, mucosa
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Absorption of carbohydrates start
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In the mouth
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Absorption of fats starts…
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In the duodenum
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Metabolism is…
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All the chemical reactions that occur in the body
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Catabolism is…
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Breaking down large molecules into smaller ones released ATP and heat.
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Anabolism is…
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Building up/ synthesis of large molecules from smaller ones. Requires ATP.
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ATP stands for…
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Adenosine Triphosphate
