2.3 energy and waste Flashcards
when you put the food into your mouth.
ingestion
where mechanical and chemical digestion begin
mouth
When teeth and tongue chew food
mechanical digestion
makes saliva that breaks down food
salvery glans
The amount of energy in food is measured in calories
calorie
the amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 C
calorie
Releases the energy from the processed
you digestive system
the parts of food used by the body to grow and survive
nutrients
5 examples of nutrients
proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals
The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into small particles and molecules that your body can absorb and use.
digestion
the 4 steps of digestion
ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination.
when you chew, mash, and grind food with your teeth and tongue
mechanical digestion
breakdown pieces of food into small molecules
chemical digestion
when you put food, such as bread, into your mouth
ingestion
an enzyme, in your mouth, that helps break down carbohydrates
saliva