Digestive systems Flashcards
1
Q
Digestion
A
Process by which your body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules
2
Q
Mechanical digestion
A
Foods are physically broken down
3
Q
Chemical digestion
A
Chemicals are produced by the body breaking foods into smaller chemicals
4
Q
Esophagus
A
Muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
5
Q
Stomach
A
Muscular pouch in the abdomen
