1. The _______________ system contributes to digestion by providing the tissue type needed for peristalsis.
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2. If the parotid gland becomes infected, secretion of _______________ might be reduced, which could slow carbohydrate digestion.
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3. Stomach acidity aids the _______________ system in its battle against the invasion of foreign pathogens.
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4. Secretions of bile from the liver and enzymes from the pancreas help in the chemical breakdown of food in the _______________ .
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5. A tumor in the jejunum will interfere with _______________ and thus possibly deprive the entire body of nutrients.
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6. The digestive tract provides nutrients needed for growth, maintenance, and repair of _______________ systems.
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7. The _______________ system aids the digestive system by providing the hepatic portal system, which is a direct route from the small intestine to the liver.
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8. The liver produces urea which is excreted by the _______________ system.
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9. Within the villi of the small intestine, fats are absorbed into lacteals that are a part of the _______________ system.
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10. The large and small intestine of the digestive system work along with the _______________ system in bodily water balance to prevent dehydration.
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