6 Flashcards
What are factors that affect ventilation ?
Air temperature allergens pathogens air pollution
What does the digestive system do?
Absorbs nutrients we need by breaking down food and disposing of undigested waste
Where is the food move through ?
The Alimentary canal
The alimentary canal includes?
Mouth pharynx esophagus stomach small intestine large intestine rectum anus
What is chemical digestion
food being broken down into simpler molecules by chemicals and enzymes
What are the two types of digestion ?
Mechanical and chemical
What does saliva do?
Breaks down starches into simpler sugars
What is the Pharynx?
The medical term for throat
What does the Pharynx do?
Direct passageway for air and food
What does the esophagus do ?
Connects the throat to the stomach
What is Perstalis?
Wavelike muscular contractions that moves food