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Digestive System

ICSE · Class 9 · Biology

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Introduction to Digestion and Enzymes

  • Digestion is the breakdown of food into soluble, absorbable form
  • Food must be converted into smaller molecules to pass through cell membranes
  • Enzymes are protein catalysts that speed up digestion reactions
2

Structure of Teeth and Dental Formula

  • Adult humans have 32 permanent teeth of 4 different types
  • Incisors (4 per jaw) - cutting and biting with chisel-like edges
  • Canines (2 per jaw) - holding and tearing, conical and pointed
3

Structure of a Tooth

  • Each tooth has a crown (exposed part) and root (embedded in jaw)
  • Enamel covers the crown - hardest substance in the body
  • Dentine forms the bulk of the tooth - harder than bone but softer than enamel
4

Salivary Glands and Saliva

  • Three pairs of salivary glands: parotid, submandibular, sublingual
  • Saliva is slightly acidic (pH 6.8) containing 99% water, salts, mucus, and ptyalin
  • Daily saliva production: 1000-1500 ml

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