what is digestion? write the process of digestion in human body with diagram.
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Explanation:
Digestive Processes. The processes of digestion include six activities: ingestion, propulsion, mechanical or physical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, and defecation. The first of these processes, ingestion, refers to the entry of food into the alimentary canal through the mouth.
Explanation:
Ingestion: The process of taking in the food is called ingestion.
Digestion: The process of breaking complex food substances into simple molecules is
called digestion. Simple molecules; thus obtained; can be absorbed by the body.
Absorption: The process of absorption of digested food is called absorption.
Assimilation: The process of utilization of digested food; for energy and for growth and
repair is called assimilation.
Egestion: The process of removing undigested food from the body is called egestion.