digestion Flashcards
1
Q
what is the order of the gastrointestinal tract?
A
mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus
2
Q
what does the gut do?
A
absorb energy, helps break down meats/veg via enzymes
3
Q
what is mechanical digestion?
A
chewing, stomach churning, peristalsis
4
Q
what is chemical digestion?
A
secretion of enzymes (breaking food down)
5
Q
what is peristalsis?
A
contraction/relaxation of muscles in the gastrointestinal tract
