Digestion

During digestion nutrients and energy are extracted

Breaks down food into chemically simpler and mechanically smaller

Mechanical Digestion : Happens in the mouth and is physically broken down

Chemical Digestion : Happens in the alimentary canal and the enzymes chemically break down food

Teeth cut and grind food which makes them easier to digest

Molars - grinding

Pre molars - grinding

canine - biting

incisors - cutting

Digestive system consists of digestive tracts with enzyme producing organs

The digestive system produces 8L of digestive juice