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6. what is assimilation
- the incorporation of molecules into body tissue/the use of them in body processes
- break down of food molecules by saliva
- joining of monosaccarides
7. Oesophagus structure and function
- has a thick muscular wall that carries food from mouth to stomach by peristalsis
- has a thin muscular wall that carries food from mouth to stomach by peristalsis
- has a thick muscular wall that carries food from stomach to intestine
8. what is physical digestion and its importance
- physical breakdown of large pieces into smaller ones by enzymes
- physical breakdown of large pieces into smaller ones to increase SA for chemical breakdown
- physical breakdown of large pieces into smaller ones to decrease SA for chemical breakdown
9. whic bond is NOT involved in maintaining the folded shape of a protein in its tertiary structure
- ionic
- hydrogen
- covalent
- disulphide
10. which two structures produce amylase
- intestine and salivary glands
- pancreas and salivary glands
- pancreas and intestine