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Science digestion
definition/vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |