Slide 1 D IGESTIVE S YSTEM Slide 2 P ATH OF D IGESTION Food is grasped and collected into the oral cavity This is called prehension Mastication (chewing) breaks food into…

Slide 1 Slide 2 First Five Describe the differences between: Describe the differences between: 1.digestion and absorption 2.physical/mechanical digestion and chemical digestion…

Slide 1 Human Digestion “Who has the Guts?” Slide 2 Digestion There are 2 types of digestion: Mechanical Digestion – breaks food into smaller pieces to increase surface…

Slide 1 The Digestive System Slide 2 Slide 3 Digestive System: Overview The alimentary canal or gastrointestinal (GI) tract digests and absorbs food. –Alimentary canal…

Slide 1 The Human Digestive System Slide 2 What is digestion?  The process of breaking down foods into molecules the cells of the body can use. Where does digestion occur?…

Notes: The Stomach Tuesday 1-5-2010 (1) Overall Function Break down “bolus” from esophagus. Metabolize ALL Carbohydrates. Begin Protein Metabolism. Turn “bolus” into…

The Digestive System The Digestive System In this activity, you and your partner will⦠Try to answer some questions about the digestive system, to see what you may already…

Digestive System The Digestive System Stephanie Malouf What is it? Digestion is the process through which food and drink are broken down so that their nutrients can be transported…