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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