The Process in Which the Foods You Eat Are Broken

question 14

Multiple Choice

The process in which the foods you eat are broken down and absorbed is called

• A)respiration.
• B)metabolism.
• C)digestion.
• D)catecation.

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Definitions:

Sensory Projection

The process whereby sensory stimuli are transmitted from peripheral receptors to specific areas of the brain for interpretation.

Puberty

A phase of human development during which a child transitions into an adult, marked by physical changes that enable reproduction.

Breathing

The physiological process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide, essential for life to sustain metabolic processes.

Thermostat

A device used to maintain a set temperature within a space by regulating the heat or cooling mechanisms.