Mechanical Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
What does mechanical digestion involve?
A
- The physical breakdown of food.
- The movement of food.
2
Q
Where does the physical breakdown of food occur in the body? What specifically occurs in those body parts?
A
- Mouth (chewing)
- Stomach (churning)
3
Q
What process is involved in the movement of food? What is it?
A
- Peristalsis: Wavelike muscle contractions.
