Anatomy of the Digestive System

<p>Less tightly packed and able to move and flow. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintaining a proportional relationship between organisms and their supporting resources is essential. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Peristalsis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Breaking down carbohydrates into sugars (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To emulsify fats for digestion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Main nutrient absorption and further enzymatic digestion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chlorophyll (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glucose and oxygen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The temperature of a lake (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using renewable materials and repairing broken goods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wave-like muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body, like breaking down food during digestion.

An enzyme found in saliva that breaks down carbohydrates into sugars.

Chewed, softened food that is swallowed and moves through the digestive system.

Substances in food that provide energy and support body functions, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

The community of trillions of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, etc.) living in and on the body, especially the gut, that help with digestion and overall health.

A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, which helps break down fats in the small intestine.

The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce their own food (glucose) and release oxygen.

A substance that can easily catch fire when exposed to heat, flames, or sparks. Rags soaked in flammable liquids can also ignite spontaneously.

A substance that can cause harm to your skin or eyes if touched. Swallowing it can cause injuries to your throat and stomach.

A substance that can cause serious illness or death if swallowed, licked, or inhaled.

A state of matter where particles are tightly packed and fixed in position, giving it a fixed volume and shape.

A state of matter where particles are less tightly packed and can move around, allowing it to take the shape of its container but keeping a fixed volume.