3 Things That Happen in the Oral Cavity
- digestion begins w/ the addition of saliva and mastication
- enzymes in the saliva begin to digest the carbohydrates
- your tongue lifts to push the bolus to the pharynx
Components of Gastric Juice
- acid - activates the enzyme pepsin & kills bacteria
- mucus lines stomach wall to protect it from acid
- water acts as solvent for whole mixture
- hormones make gastric cells release acid and enzymes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMsRBvH-ApM Stomach Growling
Function of Liver - produce bile for the breakdown of fats converts glucose to glycogen filters harmful substances from the blood and responsible for producing cholesterol