Digestive system

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Scientific word for food ball
bolus
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contraction of muscular wall to move food down oesophagus
peristalsis
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stored by the gall bladder
bile
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enzyme that breaks down fats
lipase
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enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates
amylase
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enzyme that breaks down proteins
protease
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small finger-like protrusions in small intestine which help aid digestion
villi
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produced when proteins are broken down
amino acids
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contraction of muscular wall to move food down oesophagus

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peristalsis

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stored by the gall bladder

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Card 4

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enzyme that breaks down fats

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Card 5

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enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates

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