mouth Flashcards
1
Q
how does mechanical digestion start
A
teeth tear food
2
Q
how does chemical digestion start
A
saliva
3
Q
what enzyme does saliva contain
A
amalaze
4
Q
what does amylase break down
A
carbs
5
Q
what does the tongue do
A
move food to the back of the throat
6
Q
what moves so you don’t breathe food
A
epiglotis
7
Q
what is swallowed food called
A
bolus
