Mouth, Oesophagus, and Stomach (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What are the two main methods by which digestion breaks down food?
What are the two main methods by which digestion breaks down food?
Mechanical and chemical
What is the primary function of incisors?
What is the primary function of incisors?
Cut and slice food
Which teeth are pointed and designed to grip and tear food?
Which teeth are pointed and designed to grip and tear food?
Canines
How many teeth does an adult with all teeth present have in total?
How many teeth does an adult with all teeth present have in total?
32 teeth
What does the enzyme amylase in saliva convert starch into?
What does the enzyme amylase in saliva convert starch into?
Maltose
What is the function of lysozyme in saliva?
What is the function of lysozyme in saliva?
Destroys harmful bacteria
What is the role of the epiglottis during swallowing?
What is the role of the epiglottis during swallowing?
Covers the trachea
What term describes the wave-like muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system?
What term describes the wave-like muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system?
Peristalsis
What is the approximate pH level in the stomach?
What is the approximate pH level in the stomach?
pH around 2
What is pepsin?
What is pepsin?
An enzyme that digests proteins
What are polypeptides and peptides produced from in the stomach?
What are polypeptides and peptides produced from in the stomach?
Proteins
What is chyme?
What is chyme?
A liquid mixture in the stomach