Question

The process of digestion start from ingestion. Name and describe the other stages of digestion

Answer 1

Answer:

There are four steps in the digestion process: ingestion, the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food, nutrient absorption, and elimination of indigestible food. The mechanical breakdown of food occurs via muscular contractions called peristalsis and segmentation.

Answer 2

Answer:

ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation, Egestion

Explanation:

ingestion-intake of food

digestion-break-down of food

absorption-absorbing of broken down food

assimilation-using broken-down food to get energy

egestion-removal of waste