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Digestion: simple
Digestion: making things simple
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Epiglottis? | Each time a human swallows, it closes over the tracia to make sure that food goes to the stomach. |
| What are Nutrients? | The fuel the body needs to keep going. They are used for growth, repair and fighting disease. There are 6 different types. |
| What are Muscular Contractions? | Parastalsis, it moves food through the digestive tract. |
| What are Enzymes? | An enzyme is a special protein produced by the body, it helps break down nutrients into forms that the body can use. |
| What is Amylase? | Amylase helps break down starch in food to simple sugar. |
| What is Sugar (glucose)? | Sugar gives the body energy, it is a simple carbohydrate. |
| What are Cells? | Cells are the basic unit of life. |
| What is the Esophageal sphincter? | A ring of muscle that helps keep food that has been swallowed where it should be, in the stomach. |
| What are Carbohydrates? | Carbohydrates are used for fuel, the basic carbohydrates are sugar and starch. |
| What is Saliva? | Saliva is produced by salivary glands, it helps moisten food to make it easier to digest. |
| What is Mechanical Digestion? | Mechanical digestion is the tearing, grinding and mixing that goes on in your mouth while you're chewing food. |
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