Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different types of Digestion?
A
Mechanical and Chemical
2
Q
Mechanical digestion is
A
The physical breakdown of food through the action of chewing and mixing
3
Q
Chemical digestion is
A
The breaking down of food using enzymes and other substances
4
Q
What organs are used in Mechanical Digestion?
A
Teeth, Jaw, Tongue
5
Q
Whay organsn are involved in Chemical Digestion
A
The salivary gland
6
Q
What is the function of the epiglottis
A
It closes over the trachea to prevent food from entering the lungs
