Digestion

What is the definition of digestion?

• Breakdown of food

• Absorption of food

• Using food for energy

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What kinds of digestion take place in the mouth?

• Physical

• Chemical

• Biological

How many types of teeth are there?

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 2

Which type of teeth are used for tearing food?

• Canine

• Molar

• Incisor

• Premolar

What are enzymes?

• Chemicals that speed up chemical reactions

• A type of body cell

• An type of tissue

• Chemicals needed to make DNA

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Where are the salivary glands located

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Liver

• Pancreas

What enzyme does saliva contain?

• Lipase

• Maltase

• Amylase

• Pepsin

What is the name of the muscular action that moves food down the oesophagus?

• Respiration

• Peristalsis

• Digestion

Which of these contain fibre?

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Which of these acids is found in the stomach?

• Hydrochloric Acid

• Sulphuric Acid

• Nitric Acid

• Ascorbic Acid