Digestion Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Ingestion | The process of taking food and liquid into the mouth |
Mastication | The breakdown of food as a result of chewing |
Epiglottis | A small flap of cartilage, serves to prevent food from passing into the windpipe |
Peristalsis | Transportation of food that is aided by the release of mucus from the wall of the esophagus |
Hydrochloric Acid | Helps to breakdown, digest food and kill any harmful bacteria |
Pepsin | Starts the digestive process of protein by breaking it down |
Small Intestine | Made up of 3 parts, duodenum, jejunum and illieum |
Trypsin | Important for breakdown of protein |
Amalyse | Important for breakdown of carbohydrates |
Lipase | Important for breakdown of fats |
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Dan sharpe
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