The large intestine absorbs water, fats, and salts.

The embryonic stage extends from 16 days through the end of week 8.

Chylomicrons are secreted from the basal surface of the absorptive cells and taken into the lacteal in the villus.

An example of chemical digestion is the breakdown of______________ into _____________.

Acid reflux into the esophagus ("heartburn") is the glomerular filtrate by the__________.

Women have a tendency to retain water during part of the menstrual cycle because estrogen mimics the action of what?

During digestion, what is the major site of nutrient absorption?

Blood plasma is filtered in the____________.

Neonatal liver system processes food, extracts nutrients, and eliminates the residue.

Out of the 200 million ejaculated sperm, only about _________ reach the vicinity of the egg.

In sexually reproducing species, males produce sperm and females produce eggs.