3 Questions
What is the process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler molecules that can be readily absorbed by the body?
Digestion
Through which process do the simple molecules resulting from digestion pass through cell membranes of the lining in the small intestine into the blood or lymph capillaries?
Absorption
What term refers to all the chemical changes which take place in the body that change food to energy?
Metabolism
Test your knowledge about the process of digestion, absorption, and metabolism in the human body. Understand how complex molecules are broken down, simple molecules are absorbed, and how these processes contribute to overall metabolism.
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