This topic covers the organs of the alimentary canal, associated glands, and mechanical and chemical digestion.
What students will learn
- Define nutrition and the concept of the alimentary canal.
- Identify the various organs that make up the human digestive system.
- Distinguish between mechanical and chemical digestion.
- Describe the role of the teeth and tongue in mechanical digestion.
- Explain the process of ingestion and the action of the salivary glands.
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