| A | B |
|---|
| amylase | enzyme in saliva |
| pepsin | secreted by the stomach |
| villi | projections in the intestines to increase absorption |
| peristalsis | contractions of the digestive tract to move food along |
| bile | released by the gall bladder to help digestion in the sm. intestines |
| mouth | 1st step of the digestive process |
| teeth | physical digestion in the mouth |
| saliva | chemical digestion in the mouth |
| oesophagus | carries food to the stomach |
| stomach | both physical & chemical digestion continue here |
| small intestine | absorption of nutrients mainly happens here |
| large intestine | absoprtion of water mainly happens here |
| epiglottis | flap of tissue that covers the windpipe during swallowing of food |
| enzymes | grouping of chemicals that help to break down foods |
| carbohydrates | nutrient digested in the mouth |
| proteins | nutrient digested in the stomach |
| fats | nutrient digested in the small intestines |
