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Define-digest-T2
Question | Answer |
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Digestion | Process of digesting |
Ingestion | Process of taking food/drink or another substance into body by swallowing/absorbing |
Egestion | Getting rid of undigested |
Excretion | Getting rid of digested wastes |
Absorption | Cells absorb nutrients from the food |
Assimilation | Nutrients that become part of the cell |
Chemical digestion | Breaking down of foods using enzymes |
Mechanical digestion | Breaking down food / chewing |
Peristalsis | Creating wave like movements which push the contents of camel forward. |
Bonus | Ball of semi- digested food |
Balanced diet | Correct nutrients ,correct amount |
Kwashiorkor | Too little protein - weak muscles, bloated stomach, skin problems |
Anorexia | Lack or loss for appetite of food |
Iodine | Correct metabolism |
Fats | Insulation-protection-energy store |
Carbs | Energy - starches, fruit and vegetables |