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What is the order of the organs in the process of digestion?
Mouth, Oesophagus, Stomach, Small intestine, Big intestine and Rectum
What are the 4 stages of Digestion, in order?
Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption and Egestion
Name the acessory organs.
Liver, Gall bladder, Pancreas
What does salivary amylase break down?
Carbohydrates
List functions of Saliva.
It moistens the food, starts digestion by breaking down carbohydrates and helps in washing away pathogenic oral bacteria.
____________ is a rhythmic wave-like muscle movement which pushes food forward.
Peristalsis
State the functions of HCL.
HCL helps break down food (proteins) and kills bacteria that comes along with the food.
What are the 3 parts of Small intestine?
Duodenum, Ileum and Jejunum.
In large intestine, there is absorption of water and __________ from the food.
Electrolytes
State the 3 parts of Big intestine.
Cecum, Colon and Rectum
__________ is the common passage for swallowing food and breathing.
Pharynx
Mass of food when mixed with saliva.
Bolus
Full Form of HCL?
Hydrochloric Acid
