digestion, absorption, metabolism
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what is the definition of digestion?
complex molecules broken down into smaller components that can be absorbed, prepares nutrients for absorption
what are the 4 methods of digestion?
mechanical, chemical, enzymatic, microbial
what are the basic steps of digestion?
prehension, mastication, salivation, degluition, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
what is the definition of absorption?
passage of small molecules
what is the major function of salivation?
buffering the stomach by neutralizing fatty acids produced by fermentation
where is the cardiac sphincter located?
distal end of the esophagus
what is the purpose of the cardiac sphincter?
keeps contents in stomach
what is the true stomach?
glandular stomach producing HCl and pepsin
what are the 3 parts of the small intestine?
duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
what is the duodenum mostly associated with?
digestion