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Digestion 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What enzyme is contained in salive? | Amylase |
| What are incisors used for? | Biting |
| What are canines used for? | Tearing |
| What are molars used for? | Chewing and grinding |
| What type of digestion happens in the mouth? | Mechanical |
| What is the muscular action of the oesophagus called? | Peristatlsis |
| What acid is in the stomach? | Hydrochloric Acid |
| What function does hydrochloric acid have in the stomach | To help kill germs |
| What type of food gets broken down in the stomach? | Protein |
| What type of food gets broken down in the mouth? | Carbohydrates |
| What does the pancreas secrete? | Hormones and enzymes |
| What strcutures in the small intestine allow food to be absorbed into the blood? | Villi |
| What organ produces bile? | The gall bladder in the liver |
| What is the funciton of the large intestine? | To absorb water |