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| the muscular contractions of the esophagus |
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| increase the surface area of the small intestine |
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| building blocks of proteins |
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| building blocks of proteins |
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| the bodys main energy source |
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| digestive system process that occurs when chemicals break down large food molecules into absorbable smaller ones |
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| thin watery product of digestion that slowly moves out of the stomach into the small intestine |
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| chemical and mechanical process that breaks down food into small molecules tghat can be absorbed by the body |
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| type of protien that speeds up the chemical reaction rate |
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| nutrient that provides energy and helps the body absorb vitamins (saturated or unsaturated) |
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| one of five groups of foods that contain the same nutrients |
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| digestive system process where food is broken down through chewing mixing or churning |
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| inorganic nutrient that regulates many of the bodys chemical reactions;builds cells,sends nerve impulses,& carries oxygen |
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| substances in food- protiens carbohydrates fats vitamins minerals and water-that the body uses for cell development,repair,and growth and that provide energy |
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| waves of muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system |
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| nutrient made up of amino acids that is used for replacement and repair of body cells |
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| increase surface area of intestine. |
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| helps cells repair and replace increases health |
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