Digestion
Digestion
is defined as the mechanical and chemical breaking down of food into smaller parts, to a form that can be absorbed into the blood stream.The end of
the digestive process
is defecation. The food enters the mouth, is chewed by the teeth, and broken down by the saliva from the salivary glands. It travels down the esophagus and into the stomach where acid breaks down most of the food. The remainder goes through the small intestine, then through the large intestine or bowel, and comes out as waste through the anus. It's a form of catabolism. In other words, it's the process of the conversion of complex substances into simpler ones for easy absorption and assimilation by the body. This is
the purpose of the digestive tract.
People can eat nutritious food but still be tired. They can develop chronic diseases and age prematurely. Why does this happen? It might be due to poor assimilation and poor absorption of food and nutrients. This is why the digestive system operating properly is so important. Digestive enzymes, which are responsible for the metabolism of food, include
Carbohydrases,
(such as sucrase,
cellulase,
amylase,
and maltase),
lipase,
proteases
(such as rennin),
lactase,
and pepsin.
Hydrochloric acid
is also important for proper digestion.
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The Purpose of the Digestive Tract
The Digestive Process
Amylase
Carbohydrases
Cellulase
Hydrochloric Acid
Lactase
Lipase
Maltase
Pepsin
Protease
Sucrase
Rennin
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