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JC Chapter 4

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Definition
Digestion   The breakdown of food.  
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Physical Digestion   Breakdown of food by mechanical means (teeth)  
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Chemical Digestion   Breakdown of food by enzymes (saliva)  
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The mouth   Carries out physical and chemical digestion  
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The oesophagus   Moves food to the stomach  
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Liver   Makes bile which breaks down fats  
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Pancreas   Makes enzymes which digest food  
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1st part of small intestine   Breakdowns the food  
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Stomach   Hydrochloric acid softens the food and kills bacteria.  
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2nd part of small intestine   Allows the food to be absorbed from the intestine into the bloodstream.  
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Incisors   Cut and slice food  
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Canines   Grip and tear food  
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Premolars & Molars   Chew, crush and grind food  
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Enzymes   Proteins that speed up chemical reactions. substance produced= product substances acted on = substrate enzyme amylase acts on starch to produce a reducing sugar called maltose  
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