Fill in the blank

A(n) _______ is a substance that helps in the chemical digestion of food

epiglottis
enzyme
gallbladder
peristalsis

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enzyme
which of the following organs is where most nutrients are absorbed

large intestine
esophagus
small intestine
stomach
small intestine
The kidneys contains millions of tiny filtering units called

urine
villi
peristalsis
nephrons
nephrons
The kidneys have an important job of

reabsorbing water into the bloodstream
filtering the blood to remove wastes
breaking down food mechanically
producing bile to help digest fats
filtering the blood to remove wastes
Proteins are made up of substances called

amino acids
sugars
carbohydrates
starches
amino acids