Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

Paper 3 structured question: Physical digestion

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Physical digestion

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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

The stomach is an important organ in the digestive system that helps in the digestion of food.

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The stomach uses muscular contractions to churn food, breaking it into smaller pieces and mixing it with digestive juices.

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Describe how the stomach contributes to physical digestion.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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The stomach's muscular walls contract to churn food, breaking it into smaller pieces and mixing it with digestive juices.

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Identify one way the stomach physically digests food.
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