The scientific study of cells and body parts
Chemical messenger made by one organ, circulated in the blood, then acting as a signal for another organ
Hair-like projections on the villi of the intestine
The portion of metabolism which small molecules are combined to make larger molecules
Biological catalyst whose name ends in -ase
Wavelike muscular constriction of the GI tract that moves food in one direction from mouth to anus
The organ to first receive the nutrients from absorption to be metabolized
Breast feeding has tremendous benefits in providing the child __________ immnumity
Transports fat and fat soluble vitamins from the GI tract
Produces sodium bicarbonate to neutralize gastric juice as well as the majority of digestive enzymes
One important function of saliva
An atom with an unequal number of protons and electrons
Bile is stored in the _______
Part of the cell involved in the bulk of energy production during metabolism
The change in shape of proteins by the acid in your stomach
Our reserve of carbohydrate in the body
Another name for the large intestine
The system that removes waste products from circulatory system
The smallest living unit within the body
The majority of diabetics are Type ______ which can be controlled by weight loss
Eating too much protein-based food will be stored as ______