The type of digestion that breaks down food by chemical reaction is called

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The type of digestion that breaks down food by chemical reaction is called
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The process of conversion of complex food substances into simple and absorbable form is called digestion. Digestion is carried out by mechanical and biochemical methods.

Digestive system of the the alimentary canal which runs from mouth to anus.

The alimentary canal consists of the buccal cavity, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum and ileum) and large intestine (caecum, colon and rectum).

The digestive system also consists of the accessory digestive glands such as salivary glands, liver, gall bladder and pancreas.

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