1
Physical breakdown of large pieces of food into smaller pieces
2
When enzymes break down food into the small molecules the body can use
3
Thick ring of muscle that closes the esophagus
4
It occurs when the food is eliminated from the body
5
Smooth muscles in the esophagus
6
When the food has been broken into small molecules occurs the
7
Flap of connective tissue that closes over the opening to the trachea
8
The bolus passes through a tube called
9
When a food passes through the digestive system occurs the
10
Process of putting food into your mouth
11
Small saclike organ in the small intestine
12
Gland that produce hormones that regulate blood sugar levels
13
Is the first part of the small intestine
14
Is an enzyme that acts on starch
15
Large muscular sac
16
Helps to moisten the food and make it easier to chew
17
Breaks proteins into smaller polypeptide fragments
18
The digestion starts in
19
Once food is chewed is called
20
Concentrated waste material
21
Also called large intestine
22
Intestine that absorbs water and eliminates wastes
23
Produces bile
24
The fingerlike projections in the small intestine are called
25
They are anchored in the bones of the jaw
