1
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What is the alimentary canal
A
The continuous tube that runs from the mouth to the anus
2
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What are three basic activities of the digestive system
A
- Ingestion of food and water
- Mechanical digestion of food
- Chemical digestion of food
3
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What is the large intestine made up of
A
Ceacum, transverse colon, Ascending colon, Descending colon
4
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What is peristalsis
A
Waves of muscular contraction that push food along the alimentary canal
5
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What are the enzymes found in pancreatic juice
A
Pancreatic Amylease (breaks down starch)
Trypsin (splits protein into much smaller units)
Ribonuclease and deoxyribonuclease (enzymes that digest RNA and DNA)
Pancreatic lipase
Human Bio YR 11
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