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DIGESTION
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BIOLOGY UNIT 1
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digestion
biology
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DIGESTION
INGESTION: where food is taken into mouth cavity
MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN: large pieces are broken down to increase surface area for action of enzymes
PERISTALSIS: movement of food via squeezing of muslces
CHEMICAL BREAKDOWN: enzymes are responsible for breakdown of organic compounds
ABSORPTION: occurs across the small intestine which has a large surface area due to villi
ELIMINATION: removal of undigested food in the form of faeces
water and organic compounds
protease, lipase, amylase
oesophegus & small intestine
teeth
churning of stomach
emulsification
teeth to grasp, tear or chew food
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