Define the following terms.
a) Assimilation
b) Mastication
c) Digestion
d) Ingestion
e) Egestion
f) Peristalsis
Answers
Explanation:
a) Assimilation - The movement of digested food molecules into the cells of the body where they are used is called assimilation. b) Mastication - The process by which food is crushed and ground by teeth is called mastication.
c) Digestion - The process of which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed and assimilated by the body is called digestion.
d) Ingestion - The consumption of a substance by an organism . In animals , it normally is accomplished by taking in a substance through the mouth into the gastrointestinal tract ; such as through eating or drinking is called ingestion.
e) Egestion - The process of discharging undigested or waste material from a cell or organism specifically is called egestion.
f) Peristalsis - It is a series of wave - like muscle contractions that move food through the digested tract is called peristalsis.
a) Assimilation - Assimilation, in anthropology and sociology, the process whereby individuals or groups of differing ethnic heritage are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society.
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Assimilation, or bio assimilation, is the combination of two processes to supply animal cells with nutrients. The first is the process of absorbing vitamins, minerals, and other chemicals from food within the gastrointestinal tract.
b)Mastication-grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew The cows were masticating their food to soften or reduce to pulp by crushing or kneading.
c)Digestion- The breakdown of complex comments of food into simpler substances is called digestion
d)Ingestion - the process of taking food into the body is called ingestion .
e)Egestion- The faecal matter is removed through the anus from time to time . This is called Egestion
f)Peristalsis- Alternating contraction and relaxation of these muscles is called peristalsis. Peristaltic waves push the swallowed bolus down the esophagus. In the stomach, peristalsis churns swallowed food, mixing it with gastric juices.
these are from class 7th I read in class 7th