Digestion Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Digestion means
A
breaking down food into smaller substances so the body can absorb them
2
Q
Begins and ends
A
Mouth and anus
3
Q
How long does digestion take?
A
24hours or more
4
Q
Mouth
A
digestion of cooked starchy carbs begins
5
Q
Stomach
A
digestion of protein
absorption of glucose
6
Q
small intestine
A
digestion, carbs, fat
absorption of all nutrients except fibre
7
Q
large intestine
A
digestion of fibre
absorption of water
production of vitamins, fatty acids, metabolics and gases
8
Q
Bowel
A
elimination of faeces
