using soluble nutrients in cells for processes such as growth and reproduction

getting rid of indigestible waste products from the gut

removal of waste products of cellular activity from the body

the range of food taken in by an individual

taking away amino acids to remove acidity when processing proteins

process of chewing to grind and crush teeth

opening of the stomach into the duodenum

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Digestion

Term	Definition
assimilation	using soluble nutrients in cells for processes such as growth and reproduction
egestion	getting rid of indigestible waste products from the gut
excretion	removal of waste products of cellular activity from the body
diet	the range of food taken in by an individual
deamination	taking away amino acids to remove acidity when processing proteins
mastication	process of chewing to grind and crush teeth
pylorus	opening of the stomach into the duodenum