Digestive/Excretory System by alexis https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm Key parts of the digestive and excretory system. en-us 2017-01-18 17:19:24 UTC 2025-11-01 04:09:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/File.png What is the function of the digestive system? alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/147884613 The digestive system breaks down the nutrients in food that has been consumed into smaller molecules.This can be used as building materials that can provide energy for cells.]]> 2017-01-18 17:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/147884613 Peristalsis is... alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/147886088 muscle contractions in the esophagus that helps carry food to the stomach ]]> 2017-01-18 17:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/147886088 What part of the body helps chemically break down food? alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148151490 enzymes]]> 2017-01-19 16:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148151490 The ______ helps carry food to the stomach through peristalsis. alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148151954 esophagus]]> 2017-01-19 16:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148151954 What happens inside the stomach? alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148152986 The stomach mechanically breaks down food by crushing it with muscular contractions, chemically breaks down food with enzymes, and kills bacteria that might have been swallowed with your food.]]> 2017-01-19 16:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148152986 The small intestine..... alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148155438 absorbs nutrient from the food.]]> 2017-01-19 17:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148155438 What are the functions of the large intestine. alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148156479 The large intestine absorbs water, vitamins, and turns food waste into feces.]]> 2017-01-19 17:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148156479 The pancreas... alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148157991 produces bicarbonate which neutralizes the chyme so it doesn't damage the small intestine, produces digestive enzymes, and releases insulin. ]]> 2017-01-19 17:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148157991 What part of the body stores nutrients and makes bile alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148160383 The liver.]]> 2017-01-19 17:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148160383 What is the excretory system? alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148160899 The excretory system is a system in the body that discharges waste.]]> 2017-01-19 17:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148160899 The_____filter blood inside of the body and send the filtered waste out of the bloo. alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148162123 kidneys]]> 2017-01-19 17:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148162123 What is a nephron? alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148163676 1 million nephrons filter the blood inside of the kidneys.]]> 2017-01-19 17:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148163676 What are the components of urine? alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148164808 Urine contains about 95% water and 5% urea (nitrogen from protein breakdown)]]> 2017-01-19 17:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148164808 What is the difference between chemical and mechanical digestion alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148165615 Chemically digestion breaks food down to its chemical components, and mechanical digestion changes the shape of the food.]]> 2017-01-19 17:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148165615 What are villi? alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148166516 Villi are finger-like projections that help absorb nutrients in the small intestine]]> 2017-01-19 17:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148166516 _____ are constant internal conditions. alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148240370 Homeostasis]]> 2017-01-19 21:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148240370 What are the alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148241105 2017-01-19 21:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148241105 What are the three major nutrients your body needs alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148241119 carbohydrates, proteins, and fats]]> 2017-01-19 21:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148241119 What lipids include. alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148242305 fats, oils, and lipids.]]> 2017-01-19 21:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148242305 What molecule does an organic compound have? alexis_morgan_170 https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148242872 carbon]]> 2017-01-19 21:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alexis_morgan_170/o8i44dl2munm/wish/148242872