Biology: Digestion definitions

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Glycogen?
Store glucose for later use
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Assimilation?
Building into more complex materials
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Egestion?
Removal of waste
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Bile?
Green liquid that breaks down fats, neutralises the stomach and is stored in the gull bladder
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Villus?
Ridges in the intestines which enlarges the surface area for diffusion. Also contains micro-villi, and has a rich blood supply. It Transports amino acids and glucose to the liver via the hepatic portal vein
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Amylase, maltose, proteases and Lipases?
Digestive enzymes which break down food for easier digestion
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Assimilation?

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Building into more complex materials

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Egestion?

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Bile?

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Villus?

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