Science: Digestive and Excretory Systems

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Vocabulary flashcards covering digestive enzymes, homeostasis, and excretion based on the lecture notes.

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Amylase

An enzyme found in saliva that is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates.

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Lipase

An enzyme that breaks down fats (lipids) into fatty acids.

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Peptidase

An enzyme that is responsible for the breakdown of proteins.

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Homeostasis

The process of maintaining a stable internal environment within the body.

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Negative feedback systems

The mechanisms that control and maintain homeostasis.

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Excretion

The removal of used up materials that the body no longer needs, such as old or damaged cells.