Topic 1.3

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Ingestion

Back

Food is taken into the mouth where it is physically broken down by the teeth into smaller pieces.

Front

Oesophageal sphincter

Back

A ring-like muscle that controls the passage of food from the oesophagus to the stomach.

Front

Small intestine

Back

A long, coiled organ where most digestion and nutrient absorption occurs.

Front

Ileum

Back

The final section of the small intestine, which absorbs remaining nutrients.

Front

Appendix

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A small, tube-like structure attached to the large intestine, with no known essential function.

Front

Salivary glands involved in digestion

Back

Parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands are involved.

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Location of the oral cavity

Back

The oral cavity is located in the mouth.

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Saliva's role in digestion

Back

Saliva helps in the initial digestion of starch.

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Sticky component of saliva

Back

Mucin is the component that makes saliva sticky.

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Chemical digestion in the mouth

Back

Amylase initiates chemical digestion in the mouth.