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What is the correct spelling of the term related to the process of breaking down food?
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?
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?
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?
What is the term for the muscular contractions that help mix food with digestive enzymes?
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Which of the following nutrients is NOT primarily digested in the small intestine?
Which of the following nutrients is NOT primarily digested in the small intestine?
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Study Notes
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.
