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Lesson 4 vocab
vocab words for lesson 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amylase | a digestive enzyme that breaks down starch |
| Chemical Digestion | enzyme activity starts this |
| Enzyme | A protein that is capable of speeding up a chemical reaction |
| Mechanical Digestion | The tearing, grinding, and mixing |
| Saliva | Watery substance created by three pairs of glands |
| Sphincter | A ring of muscle that aids in one way passage of food through the digestive tract |
| Trachea | A long tube that carries air in and out of your lungs |
| Bolus | A big soggy ball that food turns into a shape of |
| Epiglottis | The wind pipe that leads to the lungs |