PHGY 216 EXAM LATEST UPDATE
PHGY 216 EXAM LATEST UPDATE What is the gastrointestinal system - Answer continuous series of hollow, muscular tubes that extend from the mouth to the anus, where the movement of muscles, along with the release of various secretions, allows for the digestion and absorption of food What is the primary role of the digestive system - Answer to take food and drinks that are consumed and transfer the nutrients, water, and electrolytes into the body What are the five stages of nutrient breakdown - Answer 1. Ingestion: physical act of eating 2. Digestion: breakdown of food into small molecules that can be absorbed 3. Absorption: the movement of the nutrients from the digestive tract into the circulatory system 4. Distribution: the movements thr
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