Digestion - ANSWERSBreaking down of nutrients into small, soluble pieces that can be absorbed into the
blood.
Mechanical Digestion - ANSWERSBreaking down food into smaller pieces.
Chemical Digestion - ANSWERSBreaking nutrients into small molecules.
Hydrolysis - ANSWERSThe process by which chemical digestion takes place by splitting molecules by
adding water.
Enzymes (Hydrolases) - ANSWERSSubstance that speeds up chemical digestion.
Alimentary Canal - ANSWERSTube organized into specialized regions that connects the mouth and anus
(carries out specific phases of digestive process).
Main Phases of Digestion - ANSWERSMechanical digestion
Chemical digestion
Absorption
Digestive Accessory Organs - ANSWERSLiver
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Salivary Glands - ANSWERSRelease enzyme amylase.
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