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Frage | Antworten |
What is digestion? | Digestion is the breakdown of insoluble molecules into soluble ones |
What happens at the mouth? | At the mouth, the food is broken down mechanically by the teeth. Saliva is added which contains amylase to break down starch |
What is the oesophagus? | The food pipe that leads to the stomach. The food is moved down by peristalsis (muscle contraction) |
What are the 2 jobs of the stomach acid? | 1. To kill bacteria 2. To activate the enzymes |
What happens at the small intestine? | Digestive enzymes are released into the food which break down the food groups which are then absorbed into the blood stream |
What happens at the Large intestine? | Absorption of water |
What is the role of the liver? | To produce bile |
What is the role of bile? | 1. To neutralize the stomach acid 2. To emulsify fats |
What is the role of the pancreas? | To produce the digestive enzymes |
What is the adaptation of the small intestine that makes it good at it's job? | The small intestine has lots of villi which gives it a bigger surface area for maximum absorption of food |
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