Science mx1

A muscular bag that holds food and helps break it into tiny pieces so the body can digest it more easily

Stomach

Is a tube-like organ that absorbs water and minerals from undigested food and forms solid waste

Large intestine

It filters waste and excess water from the blood and turn them into into urine for removal from the body

Kidneys

It helps us taste food, mixes it with saliva, and pushes it toward the throat for swallowing

Tongue

It carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach through a series of muscle contractions

Esophagus

It store and concentrate bile produced by the liver and release into the small intestine to aid digest fats

Gallbladder

It is located behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes to help break down food and hormones

Pancreas

It breaks down food further and absorbs nutrients the body needs

Small intestine

A flap-like structure at the back of the throat that closes the trachea, preventing food from entering it

Epiglottis

It contains 13-14% of the body's blood supply

Liver

Bladder is removed from the body through the urethra

Excretion

Nutrients that help build, repair, and maintain the body's tissues, muscles and organs

Proteins

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually caused by viral or bacterial infections

Gastroenteritis

It helps blood clot properly (prevents excessive bleeding)

Vitamin K

Blood is filtered and all impurities are removed

Filtration

It provides the body with energy

Carbohydrates

Transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water or direct contact by an infected person

Hepatitis A

Protect cells from damage (antioxidant action) and helps reduce signs of aging

Vitamin E

The chemical breakdown of complex biological molecules into their parts

Digestion

It acts as an insulator and AIDS in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins

Fats

Transports food made in the leaves to other parts of the plant

PHLOEM

They are substances that cannot be manufactured by the human body but are acquired by consuming food

Vitamins

Factor in an experiment that you measure or observe

Dependent

Contains many thin roots that spread out

Fibrous

Severe form of malnutrition when there is lack

Kwashiorkor

Process where food is chewed and ground into smaller pieces

Mastication

Provides warmth, insulation+ organ support but increases bad cholesterol

Saturated

Factor in an experiment you change on purpose to see how it affects something

Independent

Gurgling sounds of fluid and gas movements in intestines

Borborygmus

Main site of photosynthesis, gas, exchange and transpiration

Leaves

Vascular tissues of plants

Xylem and phloem