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the first part of the small intestine; it is C-shaped and runs from the stomach to the jejunum.
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occurs when chemical reactions occur that breaks down large molecules of food into smaller ones.
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passes over the epiglottis.
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moves food through the entire digestive system.
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a small sac located on the cecum.
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the part of the large intestine that run downwards after the transverse colon and before the sigmoid colon.
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increases the surface area of the small intestine.
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a small, sac-like organ located by the duodenum. It stores and releases bile (a digestive chemical which is produced in the liver) into the small intestine.
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a type of protein that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction in your body.
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the part of the large intestine that runs horizontally across the abdomen.
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process that breaks down food into small molecules so that they can be absorbed and moved into blood.
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moves out of your stomach and into your small intestine .
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the first part of the digestive system, where food enters the body. Chewing and salivary enzymes in the mouth are the beginning of the digestive process (breaking down the food).
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the part of the body that contains the digestive organs. In human beings, this is between the diaphragm and the pelvis
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takes place when food is chewed, mixed, and churned.
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the first part of the large intestine
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he long, coiled mid-section of the small intestine; it is between the duodenum and the ileum.
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the last part of the small intestine before the large intestine begins.
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the opening at the end of the digestive system from which feces (waste) exits the body.
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a large organ located above and in front of the stomach. It filters toxins from the blood, and makes bile (which breaks down fats) and some blood proteins.
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