Question

"where in the rat's digestive system does mechanical digestion occur? chemical digestion occurs at three points along the digestive track. name those three points and what type(s) of foods are being chemically digested at each one."

Answer 1

In a rat's digestive system mechanical digestion occurs in the mouth, stomach. Chemical digestion occurs at three points, which are: In the mouth starch is partially digested, in the stomach proteins are digested, and in the small intestine the rest of the food (but not fiber) is digested.