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What occurs during the mastication stage of mechanical digestion?
What occurs during the mastication stage of mechanical digestion?
What is the end product of chemical digestion in the stomach called?
What is the end product of chemical digestion in the stomach called?
Which of the following substances specifically acts on proteins during chemical digestion?
Which of the following substances specifically acts on proteins during chemical digestion?
What is formed when food is mixed with saliva during the ingestion process?
What is formed when food is mixed with saliva during the ingestion process?
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Which digestive process involves the final transformation of chyme into a nutrient-rich substance?
Which digestive process involves the final transformation of chyme into a nutrient-rich substance?
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Study Notes
Mechanical Digestion
- Breaks down food into smaller particles for easier passage
- Involves several stages:
- Mastication: Chewing, tearing, and grinding food using teeth and jaw movements
- Insalivation: Mixing food with saliva using the tongue to form a bolus
- Deglutition: Using peristaltic movements to move the bolus through the pharynx and esophagus to the stomach
Chemical Digestion
- Transforms food into usable nutrients using enzymes
- Occurs in different parts of the digestive system:
- Mouth: Saliva breaks down carbohydrates into simpler substances during bolus formation
- Stomach: Gastric juices (containing pepsin) act on proteins, producing chyme
- Small Intestine: Intestinal juices, bile, and pancreatic juices work together to complete the chemical transformation of chyme into chyle. Chyle contains water, digested nutrients, and undigested products.
- Nutrients from chyle enter the bloodstream to reach body cells.
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Explore the fascinating processes of mechanical and chemical digestion in the human body. Learn how food is broken down through physical and enzymatic actions to transform it into nutrients that the body can use. This quiz covers essential stages from mastication to nutrient absorption.
