| Term | Definition |
|---|
| six basic ingredients | carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, water |
| fat soluble vitamins | a, e, k, d (hint: josh) |
| water soluble vitamins | C, Bs |
| digestive functions | break down nutrients, absorb nutrients |
| gastrointestinal tract | mouth, pharynx/esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine |
| pepsin | enzyme which breaks down protein |
| salivary amylase | breaks starch down into maltose |
| chyme | soupy material in stomach |
| bile | emulsifies fat |
| sodium bicarbonate | neutralizer |
| small intestine | absorption and digestion of disaccharides, fats and proteins |
| large intestine | reabsorption of water, removal of solid wastes |
| HCI and pepsin | produced in stomach to digest proteins |
Combine with other sets
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