Digestion Refers to the

question 156

Multiple Choice

Digestion refers to the

• A)progressive dehydration of indigestible residue.
• B)mechanical breakdown of food.
• C)chemical breakdown of food.
• D)mechanical and chemical breakdown of food.
• E)All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Surface Anatomy

The study of the external features of the body and their relationship to deeper structures, used in medical training to locate organs and make diagnoses.

Enzymes

Cellular molecules that considerably quicken the tempo of almost every chemical interaction taking place within cells.

Digestion

The breakdown of food into smaller components that can be absorbed and assimilated into the body.

Physiologist

A scientist who studies the functions and mechanisms of living organisms and their parts.