Adaptations of digestive system
Describe how the section of the human digestive system from the mouth to the stomach is adapted to its function. (30marks)
Suggested resposponses
Presence of teeth; incisors,canines,premolars and molars that are adapted in the structure and shape; for mechanical breakdown of food; to increase surface area for enzymatic action or chemical digestion; salivary glands; for secretion of saliva; containing digestive enzyme; for chemical digestion of starch to maltose; saliva also provide alkaline medium;...