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Where does mechanical and chemical digestion take place in?
stomach
Where do mechanical and chemical digestion first occur?
the mouth
What are the nervous and chemical mechanism that regulate the digestive system?
Neural Controls The walls of the alimentary canal contain a variety of sensors that help regulate digestive functions. These include mechanoreceptors, chemoreceptors, and osmoreceptors, which are capable of detecting mechanical, chemical, and osmotic stimuli, respectively.
What parts in the mouth are responsible for chemical and mechanical digestion?
Saliva Moistens Food and Begins the Process of Chemical Digestion. Saliva secreted by salivary glands aids the mechanical and chemical process of digestion.
