The Mouth/Esophagus Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanical digestion in the mouth?
A
Chewing (known as mastication) and mixing w/the tongue
2
Q
Chemical digestion in the mouth?
A
Amylase breaks down amylose through hydrolysis
3
Q
Important parts of the mouth?
A
- tongue
- salivary glands
- esophagus
4
Q
Tongue
A
Organ that mixes food in the mouth
5
Q
Salivary glands
A
Glands in the mouth that secrete digestive enzymes
6
Q
Esophagus
A
Food chute (no digestive or absorptive purpose)
7
Q
Food is called ________ in mouth
A
Bolus
8
Q
Does mechanical or chemical digestion occur in the esophagus?
A
No
9
Q
Bolus moves through the esophagus with smooth muscular contractions called…
A
Peristalsis
