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Absorptionthe process by which digested food in the small intestine enters the blood
digestionthe process of breaking food down so that it can be used
digestive systemthe organs which help in the digestion of food
enzymeschemicals that help speed up digestion
ingestedtaken into the body; eaten
nutrientssubstances in food which provide energy and material for growth
peristalsismuscular movements which push food along the digestive tract

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Creator kgiosi
Created March 31, 2009
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Subject Science
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  1. Absorption the process by which digested food in the small intestine enters the blood - 3 misses
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