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explain the function of the digestive system in the human body.
identify digestion.
explain mechanical breakdown.
explain chemical breakdown.
put the major organs involved in digestion in order.
identify the major and accessory organs on a picture of a digestive
system.
describe the role of the mouth in the digestive system.
describe salivary amylase.
describe the role of the pharynx in digestive system.
describe the epiglottis.
describe the role of the esophagus in the digestive system.
describe peristalsis.
describe the role of the stomach in the digestive system.
identify chyme.
define enzymes.
explain the time it takes for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to pass
through the stomach.
describe the role of the small intestine in the digestive system.
identify the amount of time it takes chyme to move through the small
intestine.
describe intestinal villi.
describe the role of the large intestine in the digestive system.
explain why the large intestine is called the large instead of the small.
identify what is absorbed in the large intestine.
describe feces.
describe the role of the liver in the digestive system.
locate the liver in the human body.
identify what the liver makes.
explain the purpose of bile.
describe the role of the gall bladder in the digestive system.
describe the role of the pancreas in the digestive system.
describe the make-up of pancreatic juice.
explain insulin.
explain pepsin.
explain insulin.
explain pepsin.
describe passive transport.
describe active transport.
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explain diffusion.
draw a picture depicting diffusion.
explain osmosis.
draw a picture depicting osmosis.
draw a picture depicting transport proteins.
explain engulfing.
draw a picture depicting engulfing.
list the 6 types of nutrients.
describe carbohydrates.
describe proteins.
describe fats.
describe vitamins.
describe minerals.
describe water.
explain the concept of surface area & the role of intestinal villi.
explain absorption.
explain how to do a sugar test.
explain how to do a starch test.
explain what Benedict’s Solution is used for.
explain what Lugol’s Solution is used for.
explain the colors and results of a sugar test.
explain the colors and results of a starch test.