Chapter 9 Science Chapter 3 Summary

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Science Study Notes – Chapter 3 Vocab Words – (3.1 the Respiratory System) Diaphragm- a sheet of muscle across the bottom of the chest cavity that causes us to inhale and exhale. Breathing- The regular movement of air into and out of the lungs. Trachea –a ridged tube that provides passage of air from the mouth and nose to the lungs. Epiglottis – a flap of tissue that closes over the opening of the trachea during swallowing to prevent food or water entering the lungs. -Important Stuff- -The Respiratory system is responsible for absorbing oxygen from the air and removing carbon dioxide from the blood. -Other systems are responsible for distributing oxygen around the body and collecting the carbon dioxide. -The Main Organs: Trachea, Lungs, & the Diaphragm (All protected by the rib cage)…show more content…
Enzymes- a chemical that helps to speed up the process of digestion . -Important Stuff- -Digestion is a process of when your body breaks down large food molecules into smaller food molecules. -Saliva contains an enzyme that begins to digest starch. -The stomach secretes very acidic gastric juices, which start to break down protein in food. - (In the small intestine) In the first section the pancreas produces a fluid that neutralizes the acid from the stomach, the fluid also contains enzymes that further digest the proteins, carbohydrates , and fats in food. The liver a chemical called bile that breaks down fats. (Bile is stored in the gall bladder, until food is entering – then signals the gallbladder to contact and release bile) - Also in the small intestine, nutrients are absorbed. -In the large intestine, water is re-absorbed and fiber and other waste materials are stored, and then are eliminated through the anus. The 9 Organs  3.5 – Organ Systems Working Together -Key Words
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