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Food, Digestion, Nutrients and Excretion

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an energy-rich organic molecule of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, like sugar or starches

An Energy-rich Organic Molecule Of Carbon, Hydrogen, And Oxygen, Like Sugar Or Starches.

Carbohydrate

Carbohydrate Simple Definition

the breakdown of food into small molecules for use by the body

The Breakdown Of Food Into Small Molecules For Use By The Body.

Digestion

Digestion Simple Definition

a nutrient that stores energy, insulates the body, and protects organs

A Nutrient That Stores Energy, Insulates The Body, And Protects Organs.

Fat

Fat Simple Definition

the organ that filters water and waste from blood

The Organ That Filters Water And Waste From Blood.

Kidney

Kidney Simple Definition

a tiny filtering unit in the kidney, it removes waste from the blood to produce urine

A Tiny Filtering Unit In The Kidney, It Removes Waste From The Blood To Produce Urine.

Nephron

Nephron Simple Definition

a substance that an organism needs to live, like water or minerals

A Substance That An Organism Needs To Live, Like Water Or Minerals.

Nutrient

Nutrient Simple Definition

wavelike muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract

Wavelike Muscular Contractions That Move Food Through The Digestive Tract.

Peristalsis

Peristalsis Simple Definition

an organic compound that is made of amino acids

An Organic Compound That Is Made Of Amino Acids.

Protein

Protein Simple Definition

the organs that make, store, and remove urine from the body

The Organs That Make, Store, And Remove Urine From The Body.

Urinary System

Urinary System Simple Definition

the liquid waste that forms in the kidneys

The Liquid Waste That Forms In The Kidneys.

Urine

The liquid waste that forms in the kidneys. Urine. Urine is a fluid produced by the kidneys to remove waste and excess substances from the blood.

an organic molecule the body uses for growth and to regulate body functions

An Organic Molecule The Body Uses For Growth And To Regulate Body Functions.

Vitamin

Vitamin Simple Definition

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