1. Steak through the GI Tract
By Mason, Max, Jasmyne, Kalen, and Allison

2. What IS steak? Steak contains: Lots of proteins Carbohydrates Lipids
Nucleic Acids

3. Mouth Teeth Salivary Gland Begin mechanical breakdown
Allow for swallowing
Salivary Gland
Produces saliva to aid in swallowing
Amylase breaks down carbohydrates

4. Stomach Food travels to stomach via esophagus.
Stomach releases acids and enzymes
HCl- unfolds the protein
Pepsin- breaks down protein in steak
Food is churned more

5. Small Intestine Enzymes enter small intestine from pancreas:
Includes trypsin for proteins, nuclease for nucleic acids, and lipase for lipids
Macromolecules are completely broken down.

6. Large intestine Remaining waste is compacted and stored as feces.
Any remaining water from the waste is extracted and absorbed
Waste is sent to rectum and expelled via anus.