Chemical Digestion

Tissues associated with the stomach produce not only digestive enzymes but also hydrochloric acid. The hydrochloric acid helps to chemically break down the food in the stomach. This tutorial will help you to understand how digestive tissue can produce a concentrated acid without damage to cells and molecules exposed to the acid.

This challenging tutorial addresses the concept at a high level of complexity.

Resource ID#: 120506 Type: Tutorial

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Students

Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Adobe Flash Player

Keywords: digestion, digestive system, hydrochloric acid, gastric glands

Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial

Resource Collection: Science - Biology - Grades 9-12 Existing Student Tutorials

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