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Which body part starting with you breaks up the food you eat?
your food begins to break down in your oral cavity....meaning your teeth as you begin to chew and then the food is broken down by amylase that is contained in your salivary glands.....
Can butterflies chew their food?
No, butterflies cannot chew their food. They have a straw-like structure called a proboscis that they use to sip nectar or other liquids. They primarily feed on liquids, and their food is broken down by enzymes in their stomach.
What part of the body has enzymes that begin the process of breaking down starch molecules?
The enzymes that begin the process of breaking down starch molecules are located in the mouth. These enzymes, such as amylase, are produced by salivary glands and help initiate the digestion of carbohydrates as we chew our food.
Why is it important that the mouth and stomach are at the start of the digestive system?
It is important that the mouth and stomach are at the start of the digestive system because they begin the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body. This allows for the nutrients in food to be properly digested and utilized for energy and growth.
Which type of lever are you using when you chew your food?
Flex-ion and extension at temporo-mandibular joint. Here powerful Massetor and Temporalis muscles, one on either side is used. And medial to lateral or side to side movement (Grinding movement.) to grind the food. For which medial and lateral Pterigoid muscles are used.
What liquid helps soften food as you chew it?
Saliva in the mouth helps to soften food as you chew it. Saliva helps begin the breakdown of foods.
Why is a mice regarded as a pest?
because they go into peoples houses and cause damage to it and chew into food containers , leave droppings everywhere, go in your car and chew up important things, etc.
Why it is important to chew food and mix it with saliva?
to make it into a bolus
How do zebras eat their food?
well first they begin the proses of opening there mouth. then they get some food in it and then they close there mouth and chew.
What are three things that break up food after you chew it?
The three things that break up your food is saliva, your teeth, and your tounge.
What do you need to know about the horses mouth?
a few things! one of the most important things is that horses grind not chew their food so their teeth sharpen as they grind their food so have a vet check up on your horses teeth now and then!
Two important function of the teeth?
They chew up your food when digesting it.
What adaptation does a hawk use to chew food?
A hawk has a beak and therefore can not chew food, to chew food you need teeth to chew with.
Why is the jaw important?
Jaws are important to help keep our bodies together and to help us chew our food
Why is Jaws important?
Jaws are important to help keep our bodies together and to help us chew our food
Do they chew their food?
seahorses do not chew their food because they do not have teeth
Do snakes chew chew their food?
No they do not, they swallow their food whole.
