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Science digestion
definition/vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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digestion | the process by which foods are changed into forms the body can use. |
epiglottis | flap of tissue that prevents food from entering the windpipe. |
esophagus | tube that connects the mouth and stomach. |
peristalsis | wavelike movement that moves food through the digestive tract. |
chemical digestion | the process by which large food molecules are broken down into smaller food molecules. |
mechanical digestion | process by which large pieces of food are cut and crushed into smaller pieces. |
saliva | liquid in the mouth that helps in digestion |
enzyme | and enzyme is a chemical that controls chemicalreaction in the body. |