Mechanical Digestion Flashcards

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Define mechanical digestion

A

Use of physical force to break down food

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How does the mechanical process begin in the mouth?

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Teeth tear, cut and grind food into smaller pieces so that it can be swallowed without chewing

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How does the oesophagus, stomach and intestines continue the mechanical process?(3)

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Pushes food along, churning it and breaking it down into smaller pieces

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