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The digestive system is made up of this
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this type of organ includes the small intestine and esophagus
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this type of organ includes the gallbladder and pancreas as well as perform filtering functions
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what breaks down to be used for energy, cell repair, and growth?
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amino acids are building blocks of
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Fatty acids are the building blocks for this
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simple sugars build this
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the automatic wave-like movement of the muscles that line your GI tract.
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the smallest part of your pancreas is located near the
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aids in digestion and blood sugar regulation
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this cell is found in the pancreas and helps store, synthesize, and secret digestive enzymes
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it contracts and produces acids and enzymes that break down food
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these cells protect the stomach acting as a barrier between the gastric acid and lining
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This organ breaks down food and fluid to absorb nutrients and water
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purpose is to be a site for nutrient digestion and mucosal absorption.
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absorbs the nutrients from the small intestine and transports them into the bloodstream
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controls the rate at which cells use energy from digested food
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this nerve acts as the primary communication link that informs the brain about gut conditions and carries out motor signals back to control digestive functions
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this system provides oxygen to support its functions, including fueling peristalsis
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this system removes waste products from digestion that aren't needed
