Chapter 3: From Tasting to Digesting
๐ About this chapter
Digestive system, teeth, how food is broken down.
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Learning Objectives
By end of this chapter you will:
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Understand Types of Teeth and Digestive System2
Define: Digestion, Teeth, Incisors3
Solve NCERT exercises confidently๐ Prerequisites
๐Chapter 2 concepts
๐ Chapter Stats
Difficulty๐ฑ Beginner
Est. Time24 min
Topics3
Formulas0
Experiments0
Progress0%
๐ก Did You Know?
โฆThe small intestine is 6-7 metres long when uncoiled
โฆSaliva contains the enzyme amylase that digests starch
โฆThe stomach produces hydrochloric acid to kill bacteria
โฆFood takes 24-72 hours to pass through the digestive system
โฆAn adult produces about 1.5 litres of saliva per day
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