10 Questions
What is the fluid secreted by the salivary glands called?
Saliva
What are the rhythmic contractions of the muscles in the lining of the canal called?
Peristaltic movements
Which enzyme in saliva breaks down starch into simple sugar?
Salivary amylase
What is the function of the muscular tongue during the process of chewing?
Moving the food around the mouth
What is the purpose of the biological catalysts called enzymes in the digestive process?
To break down complex molecules into simpler ones
What is the fluid secreted by the salivary glands called?
Saliva
What is the function of the enzyme salivary amylase?
Breaks down starch
What is the purpose of the peristaltic movements in the lining of the canal?
Pushing food forward
Which part of the body secretes the enzyme called salivary amylase?
Salivary glands
What is the role of the muscular tongue during the process of chewing?
Moving food around the mouth
Test your knowledge of the digestive process with this quiz! Explore the role of saliva, chewing, and food absorption in the alimentary canal. Perfect for anyone interested in learning about the complexities of digestion.
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