5 Questions
Which organs are considered the accessory organs of digestion?
Pancreas and liver
What are the three stages of the process of digestion?
Cephalic, gastric, and intestinal
Which phase of digestion involves the mechanical breakdown of food by chewing?
Cephalic phase
What are the digestive enzymes found in saliva?
Amylase and lingual lipase
What is the bolus?
The mixture of food and saliva
Study Notes
Accessory Organs of Digestion
- The accessory organs of digestion include the tongue, teeth, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Stages of Digestion
- The three stages of the process of digestion are ingestion, digestion, and absorption.
Mechanical Breakdown of Food
- The mechanical breakdown of food by chewing occurs in the oral phase of digestion.
Digestive Enzymes in Saliva
- The digestive enzymes found in saliva are amylase and lipase.
Bolus
- The bolus is a soft, rounded mass of food formed in the mouth during the oral phase of digestion, which is then swallowed and passed into the esophagus.
Test your knowledge of the human digestive system and its three stages of digestion with this quiz. Explore the gastrointestinal tract and the accessory organs involved in the breakdown and absorption of food.
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