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Digestive System
Human Anatomy & Physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Enzyme | A chemical that speeds up a chemical reaction Pepsin is an enzyme that begins the breakdown of proteins |
| Secrete | To release Glands secrete materials in your body The pancreas secretes both digestive enzymes |
| Peristalsis | A series of involuntary muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract The circular muscles relax and the longitudinal muscles contract Then the circular muscles contract as the longitudinal muscles relax |
| Mechanical Digestion | The process of physically breaking down food particles to increase the surface area and get them ready for chemical digestion The steps of digestion that physically break apart food |
| Chemical Digestion | The process of structurally changing food molecules, usually through the action of enzymes The steps of digestion that chemically break down food |