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Digestion Vocabulary & Processes (100+ Q&A) – FOOD/NUTR 2026 – Enzymes, GI Tract, Disorders, Nutrient Flow

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This document provides a complete exam-ready glossary of over 100 terms and definitions related to human digestion and nutrition, specifically tailored for FOOD/NUTR 2026. Each entry includes a clear explanation of key digestive enzymes (salivary amylase, pepsin, trypsin, pancreatic lipase), anatomical components (epiglottis, villi, esophagus, small and large intestines), and biochemical functions (ATP, metabolism, absorption, elimination). Students will understand how nutrients are broken down, absorbed, and transported, as well as common digestive disorders like ulcers, heartburn, constipation, and diverticulosis. The resource covers digestion sequence, enzyme functions by location, and physiological triggers such as emotions, food odors, and eating habits. It also includes terms related to mechanical digestion (mastication, peristalsis), organ function (liver, pancreas, gallbladder), and nutrient order of release from the stomach. This resource is ideal for: High school or college students in nutrition, biology, or food science courses Students preparing for digestion-focused units or cumulative tests in health science Pre-nursing or allied health programs needing digestive system terminology Teachers or tutors seeking a structured vocabulary-based study sheet Keywords: digestion terms, enzyme function, gastrointestinal system, salivary amylase, pepsin, pancreatic enzymes, ATP, nutrient absorption, digestive disorders, peristalsis, GI tract, food breakdown, FOOD/NUTR 2026, stomach enzymes, mastication, large intestine, small intestine, bile, digestion glossary

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Food/Nutr Digestion Terms – Fell 2026
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3 changes that occur in the mouth - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1. Food broken down

into smaller pieces

2. food particles moistened by saliva

3. Starches broken down by salivary amylase


Absorption - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔the passage of nutrients from the digestive

track to the blood of lymph system

, Allergies - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔the reaction of the immune system to some

substance. The immune system will produce allergens. The allergens

produce the systems


ATP - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔stored form of energy; the source of immediate

energy found in muscle tissue


Bicarbonate - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Produced by pancreas to neutralize

hydrochloric acid.


bile - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔found in gallbladder, breaks down fats by pancreas

lipase enzyme


Bolus - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Food that has been broken down into tiny particles

that swallowed


cardiac sphincter - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔the muscle at the base of the

esophagus that keeps food from going back up the esophagus.


chemical digestion - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔involves the mixing of food with

powerful acids and enzymes


Chewing - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔breaking down food into smaller particles and it

aids in digestion because the body can break down small food particles

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