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lesson 4 vocabulary
definintions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amylase | A digestive enzyme that breaks down starch. |
| Chemical Digestion | Enzyme activity. |
| Enzyme | A protein that is capable of speeding up a chemical reaction. |
| Mechanical Digestion | Tearing, grinding, and mixing of food in the mouth. |
| Saliva | A watery substance produced by three glands that helps to break down food. It contains amylase. |
| Sphincter | A ring of muscle that keeps swallowed food in the stomach. |
| Trachea | The windpipe. |
| Bolus | A big soggy ball of food that triggers a swallowing reflex. |
| Epiglottis | A flap that closes over the trachea when we swallow so that food goes to the stomach. |