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digestion
the digestion system
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Biology
10th Grade
02/10/2011

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which two species is the human digestion system?
Definition
earthworm and grasshopper
Term
food passes through what?
Definition
the digestive track
Term
where does digestion begin?
Definition
the mouth
Term
both __ and __ break down occur in the mouth
Definition
mechanical, chemical
Term
what is salivary amylase?
Definition
its the enzyme in the mouth that aids in the breakdown of starches
Term
when food is chewed it is mixed with __
Definition
saliva
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what is the epiglattis?
Definition
a flop of skin between the esophogus
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what does the epiglattis do?
Definition
prevents food from interfering with respiration
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what does the esophagus do?
Definition
tube thought which food passes through down to the stomach
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