5 Questions
Digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller and smaller components, until they can be absorbed and assimilated into the ______
body
The first stage, the cephalic phase of digestion, begins with secretions from gastric glands in response to the sight and smell of ______
food
The process of digestion has three stages: the cephalic phase, the gastric phase, and the ______ phase
intestinal
Chewing, in which the food is mixed with saliva, begins the mechanical process of ______
digestion
The third stage, the intestinal phase, begins in the ______
duodenum
Test your knowledge of the human digestive system with this quiz. Learn about the stages of digestion, the role of accessory organs, and the process of breaking down food. Perfect for biology students and anyone interested in understanding how the body processes nutrients.
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