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swallowing
what is deglutition
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process food into a form that can be used by body cells
What is the main purpose of the digestive system
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a muscular tube that carries the bolus to the stomach
what is the esophagus
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help to form feces out of waste material and also produce vitamin K for the body
what is the purpose of Escherichia coli (E-coli) bacteria
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loose, watery stools
What is Diarrhea
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The chewing process
What is mastication
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increase the rate of chemical reactions
What is the purpose of enzymes
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The wave of contraction by which food is moved through the rest of the digestive system
what is peristalsis
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control the flow in and out of the stomach
What is the purpose of the sphincters
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an open sore on the lining of the digestive tract
What is an Ulcer
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the chewed food mixed with saliva
what is bolus
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keep food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing
What is the purpose of the Uvula
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a bolus and gastric juices mixture in the stomach
what is chyme
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to secrete pancreatic juices to the small intestine
What is the purpose of the pancreas
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when defecation is delayed
What is Constipation
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the throat
what is the Pharynx
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close the opening to the air passage to keep food and liquid from entering it during swallowing.
What is the purpose of the epiglottis
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the chemicals in food that people's bodies need
what are nutrients
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Gallbladder
Which organs stores the bile from the liver until it is needed in the small intestine
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anorexia nervosa
Eating disorder where a person refuses to eat because of an unrealistic fear of weight gain
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digestive tract & gastrointestinal (GI) tract
Give one of two names that can be used to refer to the alimentary canal
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collect feces
what is the purpose of the rectum
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the discharge of feces from the body
what is defecation
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Liver
Which organ breaks down toxins
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bulimia nervosa
Eating disorder that involves bringing on large amounts of food followed by purging in an attempt to avoid weight gain
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