answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The teeth (in the mouth) - for chewing, and the muscles around the gut - for peristalsis.

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Stomach

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What parts of the digestive system are involved in physically breaking down food?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Where in the digestive system physically crush food?

The teeth in mouth in the digestive system are where food is crushed physically.


Where in the digestive system will a physical change occur?

The stomach uses chemicals along with muscles grinding the food back and forth breaking it down physically and chemically.


How does digestive system help you?

The digestive system processes food that is put into your body. The digestive system processes the food by breaking it down and absorbing the nutrients.


What body system are involved in vominting?

The Digestive system.


Which systerm is important for breaking down food so cells absorb the nutraints?

the digestive system.


What is the relation between the digestive system and the respiratory system?

the digestive system is obliviously for breaking and digesting food whereas the respiratory system is for breathing


Are teeth and saliva part of digestive system?

Yes, teeth are part of the digestive system as they help in breaking down food into smaller pieces through chewing. Saliva is also part of the digestive system as it contains enzymes that start breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.


Describe how the frog's circulatory and digestive system are physically connected?

they are touching!


What system are involved in a muscle contraction?

skeletal system, Digestive and Nervous system.


Which main body system is responsible for breaking down food for energy?

the digestive system


Which main body system is responsible for breaking down food its energy?

The digestive system has primary responsibility for breaking down food.


What body systems are involved in gastritis?

the digestive system