Digestion

Question 1

Mechanical Digestion

Answer 1

Physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces

Question 2

Chemical Digestion

Answer 2

Chemical breakdown of food into smaller pieces

Question 3

How many teeth are in the mouth

Answer 3

32

Question 4

what are the 4 types of teeth

Answer 4

Incisors (x8)
Canines (x4)
Premolars (c8)
Molars (x12)

Question 5

Pharynx

Answer 5

Scientific term for throat (involved in swallowing)

Question 6

Desohagus

Answer 6

Muscialqr tube in the throat that carries food from the mouth to the stomach (approx 30 cm)

Question 7

Peristalsis

Answer 7

Rhythmic contraction of smooth muscle to push food through alimentary canal

Question 8

Stomach

Answer 8

Muscular bag where food is stored for around 2 hours

Question 9

Pancreas

Answer 9

Produces pancreatic juice which contains water, lipase, amylase and sodium bicarbonate

Question 10

Liver

Answer 10

Largest internal organ in the body

Question 11

Functions for Liver

Answer 11

Breaks down old red blood cells and excess amino acids, stores glycogen and breaks down alcohol and other toxins