3 Questions
Which process of digestion refers to the physical breakdown of large pieces of food into smaller pieces which can subsequently be accessed by digestive enzymes?
Mechanical digestion
What is the term used for the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules so that they can be absorbed into the watery blood plasma?
Digestion
Where does mechanical digestion take place in the human digestive system?
Mouth and small intestine
Test your knowledge on digestion and its processes with this quiz. Learn about mechanical and chemical digestion, as well as the organs involved in the digestive system. Keywords: digestion, breakdown, food molecules, small intestine, catabolism, mechanical digestion, chemical digestion, organs.
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