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Digestion is the process of breaking down large insoluble food molecules to smaller soluble molecules to be absorbed in the small intestine. | Digestion is the process of breaking down large insoluble food [[Molecule|molecules]] to smaller soluble molecules to be absorbed in the [[small intestine|small intestine]]. | ||
Digestion is divided into two types: Mechanical digestion which is the physical break up of food in the mouth and stomach, and also chemical digestion which is braking up food molecules using enzymes. | Digestion is divided into two types: [[Mechanical digestion|Mechanical digestion]] which is the physical break up of food in the [[mouth|mouth]] and [[stomach|stomach]], and also chemical digestion which is braking up food molecules using [[Enzyme|enzymes]]<ref>http://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Digestion.aspx Accessed on 20/10/2016</ref>.<br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:32, 20 October 2016
Digestion is the process of breaking down large insoluble food molecules to smaller soluble molecules to be absorbed in the small intestine.
Digestion is divided into two types: Mechanical digestion which is the physical break up of food in the mouth and stomach, and also chemical digestion which is braking up food molecules using enzymes[1].
References:
- ↑ http://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Digestion.aspx Accessed on 20/10/2016