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What is the main function of the teeth in the digestion process?
What is the main function of the teeth in the digestion process?
- To absorb nutrients from food
- To move food towards the stomach
- To mix food with saliva
- To crush food into smaller particles (correct)
What is the purpose of salivary amylase in digestion?
What is the purpose of salivary amylase in digestion?
- To mix food with water
- To kill bacteria in food
- To convert starch into simple sugars (correct)
- To break down proteins into amino acids
What type of movements occur in the lining of the digestive canal?
What type of movements occur in the lining of the digestive canal?
- Circular movements
- Linear movements
- Rotational movements
- Peristaltic movements (correct)
What is the main function of the stomach in digestion?
What is the main function of the stomach in digestion?
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Why does the mouth 'water' when we eat something we like?
Why does the mouth 'water' when we eat something we like?
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What is the function of the tongue in digestion?
What is the function of the tongue in digestion?
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What is the name of the pipe that carries food from the mouth to the stomach?
What is the name of the pipe that carries food from the mouth to the stomach?
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What happens to the stomach when food enters it?
What happens to the stomach when food enters it?
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Why is it necessary to mix food with digestive juices?
Why is it necessary to mix food with digestive juices?
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