Assignment 7: Digestion and Absorption
So far, we have spent quite a bit of time discussing what to eat, and how
> to eat it. However, it is equally important to understand how our body
> physiologically reacts to what we eat and how we eat it. After viewing The
> Digestive System
> the outline below to discuss the purpose and function of the human
> digestive system:
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> 1. The Digestive Tract
>
>
> – Discuss the purpose and components of the digestive system.
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> The Mechanical Aspect of Digestion
>
> – Specify the key mechanical processes involved with the digestion of a
> food item of your choice.
>
> The Chemical Aspect of Digestion
>
> – Differentiate the mechanical and chemical digestive processes and
> discuss the role of enzymes and other gastric fluids in digesting sugar,
> starch, fiber, fat, and protein.
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> A Letter From Your Digestive Tract
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> – Review the letter on page 92 of your textbook. Discuss the correlation
