Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Passage of materials through villi into the blood
A)absorption
B)amylase
C)defecation
D)fatty acids
E)amino acids
F)bile
G)deglutition
H)emulsification
I)glucose
J)bilirubin
K)dentin
L)enamel

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Absorption refers to the passage of materials, such as glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids, through the villi of the small intestine and into the bloodstream.

Answer: B
 Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates (such as starch) into smaller sugar molecules in the mouth and small intestine.

Answer: C
 Defecation is the elimination of feces (waste) from the body.

Answer: D
 Fatty acids are the building blocks of fats and can be absorbed through the villi of the small intestine along with other nutrients.

Answer: E
 Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and can be absorbed through the villi of the small intestine along with other nutrients.

Answer: F
 Bile is a substance produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder that aids in the digestion and absorption of fats.

Answer: G
 Deglutition refers to the process of swallowing food and moving it down the esophagus into the stomach.

Answer: H
 Emulsification refers to the breakdown of larger fat molecules into smaller droplets that can be more easily digested and absorbed.

Answer: I
 Glucose is a simple sugar that is the primary source of energy for the body and can be absorbed through the villi of the small intestine.

Answer: J
 Bilirubin is a waste product formed from the breakdown of red blood cells that is excreted into the bile and eliminated from the body in feces.

Answer: K
 Dentin is a hard tissue that makes up the bulk of the tooth, located beneath the enamel and cementum.

Answer: L
 Enamel is the hard, white outer layer of the tooth that protects the underlying dentin.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings