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What do enzymes help digestion?
Enzymes are involved in the digestion of all types of foods except, of course, the foods that cannot be digested (like cellulose).
What organs secrete enzymes which begin chemical digestion in the mouth?
The salivary glands in the mouth secrete enzymes in saliva that begin chemical digestion.
What are chewing and churning types of?
Chewing and churning are types of mechanical digestion. The other type of digestion is chemical digestion, which involves the breaking down of foods via enzymes.
How do cellulose containing foods such as fruit and vegetables help the process of digestion?
provide essesntial enzymes
How does epigottis help with digestion?
It is part of the digestive system and produces important enzymes and hormones that help break down foods.
What foods are enzymes?
No foods are enzymes, but all foods start out having enzymes. These foods are fermented foods and produce in its raw state.
What role does stomach acid play in digestion?
Hydrochloric acid Hydrochloric acid
What benefit is it to dogs when they salivate when they smell food?
The digestion process can begin, because enzymes in the saliva are produced. Also, they can learn to associate certain foods with certain smells.
What foods are the best in iron?
Spinach
What are the foods high in iron?
Spinach
How does salvia and teeth break down foods?
Teeth break down food by making smaller pieces. This makes more surface area for enzymes to act. Saliva has two functions: to moisten food with water so it is easier to swallow and it has some enzymes to begin the digestion. One of these is amylase which begins the digestion of amylose, a sugar.
What foods are most effective in growing?
Spinach
