How is food digested? Explain briefly.
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☁Digestion is the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules so that they can be absorbed into the watery blood plasma. In certain organisms, these smaller substances are absorbed through the small intestine into the blood stream.
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☁There is certain steps food and liquid must take before exiting your system.
Step-1 - Mouth.
Step-2- Esophagus.
Step-3-Stomach.
Step-4- Small Intestine.
Step-5- Large Intestine, Colon, Rectum and Anus.
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☁The body breaks down nutrients from food and drink into carbohydrates, protein, fats, and vitamins.
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☁Digestion is a form of catabolism or breaking down of substances that involves two separate processes: mechanical digestion and chemical digestion.