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Understanding Digestion and the Digestive System

Digestion is the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the bloodstream. The digestive system is a complex series of organs and glands which are needed to process the food that was taken. Digestion breaks down food so that nutrients can be absorbed and used by the body.

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Understanding Digestion and the Digestive System

Digestion is the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the bloodstream. The digestive system is a complex series of organs and glands which are needed to process the food that was taken. Digestion breaks down food so that nutrients can be absorbed and used by the body.

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What is digestion?

Digestion defined as both the


mechanical and chemical breaking
down of food into smalller components
to a form which can readily be absorbed
by the bodys bloodstream.
Digestive System is a complex series
of organs and glands w/c are needed to
process the food that was taken.

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