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Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

Paper 3 structured question: Digestion

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Digestion

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Understanding the digestive system.

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Physical Digestion Process

Physical digestion is the process of breaking food into smaller pieces without changing its chemical structure. It occurs in the mouth and stomach, where food is chewed and churned.

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    Explain the importance of physical digestion in the digestive process.

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Teeth and Digestion

Teeth play a crucial role in the physical digestion of food by breaking it down into smaller pieces through chewing.

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    Describe the role of teeth in physical digestion.

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