Biology Mr. Dziob Digestion Vocabulary

Secrete saliva and enzymes that begin digestion. Salivary Gland Secrete saliva and enzymes that begin digestion.

Flap covering windpipe when swallowing. Epiglottis Flap covering windpipe when swallowing.

Finger-like extensions lining small intestine Villi Finger-like extensions lining small intestine

Muscle that moves food and contains taste buds. Tongue Muscle that moves food and contains taste buds.

Muscular bag where protein digestion begins. Stomach Muscular bag where protein digestion begins.

Mechanical digestion begins here Mouth Mechanical digestion begins here

Detoxifies harmful substances and produces bile. Liver Detoxifies harmful substances and produces bile.

Vestigial portion of large intestine. Appendix Vestigial portion of large intestine.

Most nutrients are absorbed here. Small Intestine Most nutrients are absorbed here.

Secretes enzymes including insulin into small intestine. Pancreas Secretes enzymes including insulin into small intestine.

Gall Bladder Liver Gall Bladder Stores bile.

Absorbs water from food and stores feces. Large Intestine Absorbs water from food and stores feces.

A hole in the lining of an organ or tissue. Ulcer A hole in the lining of an organ or tissue.

Chemical that emulsifies (breaks down) fats. Bile Chemical that emulsifies (breaks down) fats.

Enzyme that breaks down sugar. Insulin Enzyme that breaks down sugar.

Emulsify To break down fats.

Rhythmic contraction that moves food. Peristalsis Rhythmic contraction that moves food.

Esophagus Food tube.