digestion procces Flashcards
when you put food in your mouth.
ingestion
it is the macanical and chemical digestion begin.
ingestion (mouth)
teeth and tongue break down food into smaller peaces.
mechalical digestion
makes saliva that breaks down food.
salivary glance
releases the energy in processed food
digesive system
the amount of energy in food is measured in calories
calories
the amount of energy it takes to raise the temp of 1 kg of water by 1c
calories
the parts of foods used by the body to grow and survive
nutrients
5 examples of nutrients
proteins, fats, vitamins, carbohydrates, and minerals
the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into small particles and molecules that your body can absorb and use
digestion
the 4 steps of digestion
ingestion, digestion, absorption and elimination
when you put food, such as bread, into your mouth.
ingestion
an enzyme, in your mouth, that helps break down carbohydrates.
saliva
a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
esophagus
a large, hallow organ that stores food.
stomach
