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The Digestive System
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GCSE Biology Mind Map on The Digestive System, created by Laurence Alecock on 29/05/2018.
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digestion
assimilatiion
digestive stages
absorption
ingestion
mechanical digestion
chemical digestion
teeth
enamel
molar
types of teeth
biology
gcse
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The Digestive System
Digestion Stages
1. Ingestion - the taking in of substances (eg food and drink) into the body through the mouth
2. Mechanical Digestion - the breakdown of food into smaller pieces without chemical change to the food
3. Chemical Digestion - the breakdown of large insoluble molecules into small, soluble molecules
4. Absorption - the movement of small food molecules and ion's through the wall of the intestine into the blood
5.Assimilation - the movement of digested food molecules into the cells of the body where they are used, becoming part of the cells
6. Egestion - the passing out of food that has been digested or absorbed as faeces, through the anus
Teeth
Incisors are in the front of the jaw, there are 4 on the top and 4 on the bottom
Canines are behind the incisors, there are 2 on top and 2 on the bottom
Premolars are behind the canines, there are 4 on top and 4 on the bottom
Molars are at the back of the mouth and there are 4 on the bottom and 4 on the top
Tooth Decay
Bacteria on teeth use sugar to survive
Bacteria produce a sticky matrix which traps food particles and forms a plaque coating around the teeth
Sugars are converted to acids by the bacteria
The acids remove calcium and phosphate from the enamel and are able to reach the dentine
Tooth Decay Prevention
To prevent tooth decay you need to...
Eat food with a low sugar content
Regularly brush your teeth effectively
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