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Biology 9.4 SR
Biology- Nutrition and Digestion Chapter 9 Section 4 SR -FINISHED
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are three functions of the alimentary canal? | The purpose of the alimentary canal is to aid the body with the processing of food (digestion), and intake of nutrient (absorption), and the elimination of wastes |
| Describe the functions of the tongue, salivary glands, teeth and pharynx in the process of digestion. | tongue - pushes food between the teeth and mixes the food with saliva and mucus salivary glands - they produce saliva teeth - to chew up food for easier digestion pharynx - the cavity in the back of the mouth that sends food where it should go |
| Why is it important to chew one's food well? | so that your other body parts don't have to work so hard to digest things |