LS2 Digestion

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What is the acid in your stomach used for digestion?

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Hydrochloric acid is the acid in your stomach that helps digest food.

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Where does digestion begin?

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Digestion begins in the mouth.

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What is chewing food an example of?

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Chewing food is an example of mechanical digestion.

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What does amylase in saliva change starch into?

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Amylase in saliva changes starch into sugar.

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What chemical is used to digest food in the stomach?

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The chemical used to digest food in the stomach is acid.

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What is the role of hydrochloric acid in digestion?

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Hydrochloric acid helps break down food and kill bacteria in the stomach.

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What is mechanical digestion?

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Mechanical digestion is the physical process of breaking down food into smaller pieces.

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What is chemical digestion?

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Chemical digestion is the process of breaking down food into simpler nutrients by enzymes and acids.

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What is the function of saliva in digestion?

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Saliva moistens food and contains enzymes like amylase that begin the digestion of carbohydrates.

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What is chyme?

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Chyme is the semi-liquid mixture of food and digestive juices in the stomach.