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Digestion
1) What does the body use food for?
2) Describe and explain the function of the mouth.
3) Describe and explain the function of the oesophagus.
4) Describe and explain the function of the stomach.
5) Describe and explain the function of the small intestine.
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6) Describe and explain the function of the duodenum.
7) Explain the peristalsis.
8) Explain the two different methods of absorption in the small intestine.
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9) Describe the main function of the large intestine.
10) Complete the table below.
Digestive juice
Salivary amylase
Where is it produced
Pepsin
Trypsin
Pancreatic amylase
Lipase
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Function
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11) Explain the four phases of digestion.
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