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When a multicellular organism, like a human, digests food is goes though a process involving...
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GPT 3.5
several organs and systems.
1. The process begins in the mouth, where teeth break down food into smaller pieces and saliva starts to break down carbohydrates through the action of enzymes.
2. The food then travels down the esophagus to the stomach, where stomach acid and enzymes further break down the food into a semi-liquid form called chyme.
3. From the stomach, the chyme moves into the small intestine, where enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver help break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates into their component molecules for absorption.
4. Nutrients are absorbed through the walls of the small intestine into the bloodstream and transported to cells throughout the body for energy and growth.
5. The remaining waste material moves into the large intestine, where water is absorbed and the waste is compacted into feces.
6. Finally, feces are eliminated from the body through the rectum and anus.
This process of digestion and absorption is controlled by the nervous system and various hormones to ensure that the body receives the necessary nutrients it needs to function properly.
1. The process begins in the mouth, where teeth break down food into smaller pieces and saliva starts to break down carbohydrates through the action of enzymes.
2. The food then travels down the esophagus to the stomach, where stomach acid and enzymes further break down the food into a semi-liquid form called chyme.
3. From the stomach, the chyme moves into the small intestine, where enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver help break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates into their component molecules for absorption.
4. Nutrients are absorbed through the walls of the small intestine into the bloodstream and transported to cells throughout the body for energy and growth.
5. The remaining waste material moves into the large intestine, where water is absorbed and the waste is compacted into feces.
6. Finally, feces are eliminated from the body through the rectum and anus.
This process of digestion and absorption is controlled by the nervous system and various hormones to ensure that the body receives the necessary nutrients it needs to function properly.