https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug en-us 2023-03-01 13:32:26 UTC 2023-03-11 15:53:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f34f.png davidmainez https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2499534441 The process of digestion is a complex series of events that occur in the digestive system, which is responsible for breaking down food into smaller components, nutrients.]]> 2023-03-01 13:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2499534441 davidmainez https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2499541978 It is essential for breaking down the food we eat into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the body for various functions such as energy production, growth, and repair. The process of digestion involves the breakdown of complex nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into simpler molecules that can be easily absorbed and transported through the bloodstream to the cells of the body.]]> 2023-03-01 13:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2499541978 davidmainez https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2499550880 Chemical digestion involves the breakdown of food molecules into smaller molecules with the help of digestive enzymes and chemicals, while physical digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller pieces without changing the chemical composition of the food. Both types of digestion are necessary for the efficient breakdown and absorption of nutrients in the body.]]> 2023-03-01 13:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2499550880 davidmainez https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2499555006 Digestion in the mouth is the first stage of the digestive process, where food is broken down into smaller pieces and mixed with saliva, which contains enzymes that begin to break down carbohydrates.]]> 2023-03-01 13:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2499555006 davidmainez https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2499558247 Also known as deglutition, is the process of moving food from the mouth to the stomach through the esophagus. It involves a complex series of muscular contractions and relaxation called peristalsis that push the food down the throat and into the esophagus.]]> 2023-03-01 13:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2499558247 davidmainez https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2504848757 Digestion in the stomach involves the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food. Gastric juice, made up of hydrochloric acid and enzymes such as pepsin, helps to break down proteins and other macromolecules in food. The stomach churns the food with gastric juice, creating chyme. The stomach empties chyme into the small intestine in small batches, allowing for efficient absorption of nutrients. The stomach's role in digestion is crucial for extracting nutrients necessary for the body's growth and maintenance.

]]> 2023-03-06 09:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2504848757 davidmainez https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2504875998 The small intestine is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients from the food we eat. When chyme enters the small intestine from the stomach, it is mixed with bile and enzymes from the pancreas. The villi and microvilli in the small intestine increase the surface area available for absorption, and nutrients are absorbed through specific transport mechanisms. Carbohydrates are absorbed as simple sugars, proteins as amino acids, and fats as fatty acids and glycerol. Water, vitamins, and minerals are also absorbed through the small intestine.]]> 2023-03-06 09:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2504875998 davidmainez https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2504878214 Absorption occurs through the cells of the small intestine, which are covered with villi and microvilli that increase the surface area available for absorption. Nutrients are absorbed through specific transport mechanisms that depend on the nutrient being absorbed. Simple sugars and amino acids are absorbed by active transport, fatty acids and glycerol are absorbed into the lymphatic system, and water, vitamins, and minerals are absorbed through various mechanisms. Absorption is essential for delivering nutrients to the body's cells for energy production, growth, and maintenance.]]> 2023-03-06 09:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2504878214 davidmainez https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2512736847 All the information given has been recopilated from the book and using the AI Chat GTP, created and trained with reliable source from scientific articles.]]> 2023-03-11 15:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmainez/11y8aj2ldigcj0ug/wish/2512736847