The digestive system Flashcards
1
Q
What is mechanical digestion
A
using teeth and tounge
2
Q
What is chemical digestion
A
breaks food down using chemicals called enzymes
3
Q
What is the purpose of saliva
A
breaks up and softens food
4
Q
What id peristalsis
A
“involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal”
5
Q
What is chyme
A
acid fluid in your stomach
6
Q
What is an accessory organs
A
liver, pancreas and gallbladder are all accessory organs that help with digestion and supply digestive enzymes
