Ch 2: Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
What is digestion?
A
Breaking down of food
2
Q
Example of physical digestion
A
Teeth breaking down food
3
Q
Example of chemical digestion
A
Enzymes breaking down food
4
Q
Digestive System Organs
A
Mouth, Oesophagus, Liver, Stomach, Pancreas, Small/Large Intestine, Rectum, Anus
5
Q
Function of liver
A
Makes Nile which helps digest fats
6
Q
What is an enzyme?
A
Protein that speeds up reactions without being used up in the reaction