Life Science Glencoe Digestion

Recall what type of molecule enzymes are.

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

• Lipids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What are the two types of Digestion?

• Chemical digestion & Mechanical digestion

• Mechanical digestion & Muscular Digestion

• Chemical digestion & Muscular digestion

• Dermal digestion & Muscular digestion

Examples for Chemical digestion

• Absorb nutrients

• Secreting pancreatic juice on food

• Grinding food by the movement of teeth

• All of the above

• None

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

How many seconds does it take food to travel in the Oesophagus?

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 7 seconds

• 3 seconds

• None

Why do we need food to break apart the food we eat?

• So it can fit into our stomachs

• So our bodies can use the nutrients from the food

• So liquids can be separated from solids

• So that our bodies' enzymes have something to do.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which of the following has the longest small intestine?

• herbivore

• carnivore

• omnivore

Which of the following has the strongest stomach acids?

• Herbivore

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

Which of the following have flat edged teeth?

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

Cows are herbivores. They have 4 chambers in their stomach because...

• They are bigger

• Plants are harder to digest

• blood flows through each chamber taking oxygen around the body

The ___ helps in mixing saliva with food.

• Heart

• Stomach

• Nose

• Tongue