What Is Mechanical Digestion

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is mechanical digestion?

• A)The absorption of food in the small intestine
• B)The breakdown of food by enzymes
• C)The use of physical actions to break down food
• D)The use of villi to break down food

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

A type of tissue composed of muscle fibers capable of contracting to produce movement, crucial for body mobility.

Smooth Muscle Tissue

A type of muscle tissue found in body organs like the stomach and blood vessels, characterized by its non-striated appearance.

Contracture

The permanent tightening of muscles, tendons, skin, or other soft tissues that results in decreased mobility and possible deformity at a joint.

Sheaths

Protective coverings or cases that enclose a part or object, such as a blade or a cable.