| A | B |
|---|
| Bile | breaks up fats |
| Hydrochloric acid | acid that is found in the stomach |
| Epiglottis | the flap that covers the windpipe when swallowing |
| Proteins | these are broken down into amino acids |
| Peristalsis | muscle contractions that move food down the esophagus |
| Villi | structures that line the small intestine and aid in absorption |
| Fats | broken down into fatty acids and sugars |
| Turning starch into glucose | the CHEMICAL ROLE of saliva in digestion |
| Absorption | diffusion of nutrients into the bloodstream |
| Chewing | an example of mechanical digestion |
| Saliva containing enzymes | an example of chemical digestion |
| Absorption of nutrients | nutrient rich liquid passing over the villi taking in nutrients |
| Gall Bladder | stores bile |
| Liver | produces bile |
| Pancreas | helper organ that produces enzymes |
