Describe the Major Compartments and Functions of the Human Digestive

question 53

Essay

Describe the major compartments and functions of the human digestive system,beginning with the tongue and pharynx.

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Definitions:

ATP

ATP, standing for adenosine triphosphate, functions as the cell's energy shuttle, particularly for metabolic processes.

Phagocytosis

A cellular process where cells engulf and digest large particles or microorganisms.

Debris

Debris refers to scattered pieces of waste or remains. In a biological context, it often refers to cell debris resulting from cell death or tissue damage.

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms that exist in various environments, including soil, water, and as symbionts or pathogens in organisms.