Biology: Digestion Process
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What is the correct spelling of the term related to the process of breaking down food?

  • Digetion
  • Digestion (correct)
  • Dijestion
  • Degistion
  • What is the primary function of the process correctly spelled in the previous question?

  • Breaking down food into smaller molecules (correct)
  • Eliminating waste products from the body
  • Absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream
  • Synthesizing new compounds from nutrients
  • Which of the following organs is NOT directly involved in the process of digestion?

  • Mouth
  • Brain (correct)
  • Stomach
  • Liver
  • What is the term for the muscular contractions that help mix food with digestive enzymes?

    <p>Peristalsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nutrients is NOT primarily digested in the small intestine?

    <p>Fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Digestion

    • The process of digestion involves the breakdown of ingested food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the body for energy, growth, and repair.

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    Understand the process of digestion, where ingested food is broken down into smaller molecules for energy, growth, and repair. Learn about the role of digestion in the human body.

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