Mechanical Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
Define mechanical digestion
A
Use of physical force to break down food
2
Q
How does the mechanical process begin in the mouth?
A
Teeth tear, cut and grind food into smaller pieces so that it can be swallowed without chewing
3
Q
How does the oesophagus, stomach and intestines continue the mechanical process?(3)
A
Pushes food along, churning it and breaking it down into smaller pieces