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6 Cards in this Set
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What does the Digestive system break down and convert to usable sources?
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Carbs, Protein, Fats, Minerals and Vitamins
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What is the Alimentary Canal also known as?
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Gastrointestinal tract
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How long is the alimentary canal?
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26feet
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where does it pass through?
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Oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, Large intesting, rectum, anus.
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What is the mouths function in digestion?
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-- Mastication through teeth and tongue
(Incisors: cut food - Canines: tear food - Premolar: grind and can help with tearing - Back molars: Grinding smaller pieces into smaller molecules) -Saliva amylase (within saliva) breaks down starchy carbs to release simple sugars. - Enzymes and antibodies in saliva breakdown harmful bacteria. - Food is swallowed as bolus |
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What does the Oesophagus do in digestion?
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A Muscularly, tubular Link up between the mouth and stomach. Aids the movement of bolus through the muscle movement of "peristalsis"
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