| A | B |
|---|
| carbohydrates | sugars (saccharides) |
| proteins | long chains of amino acids |
| lipids | fats and oils |
| water | needed to ensure cytoplasm levels in cells |
| vitamins & minerals | must be maintained to ensure proper enzyme functions |
| mouth | the organ you ingest food into |
| esophagus | the tube that leads to the stomach |
| peristalsis | wave-like contractions that force food into the stomach |
| stomach | the bag-like organ between the esophagus and the small intestines |
| small intestines | the location where absorption occurs |
| large intestines | the organ responsible for removing water before feces are created |
| rectum | the location where feces get compacted |
| anus | the last sphincter of your digestive system, site of elimination |
| amylase | an enzyme in saliva that begins the breakdown of carbs |
| pepsin | an enzyme in the stomach that begins the breakdown of proteins |
| bile | an enzyme in the small intestines that breaks down lipids |
| liver | the organ where bile is produced |
| gall bladder | the organ where bile gets stored until needed |
| pancreas | produces a number of digestive enzymes |
