Digestion and Absorption

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Biology Solutions from Chapter -1 - Digestion and Absorption

This chapter describes the digestion and absorption processes inside the body. It discusses the digestive system, which includes liver that produce bile and other necessary enzymes for the digestion process.

Practice Other Topics from Digestion and Absorption

Biology>Human Physiology>Digestion and Absorption>Human Digestive System and Associated Digestive Glands

In this topic, we will learn about the digestive system which consists of the alimentary canal and the associated glands. It also helps us understand the terms thecodont, diphyodont, villi and the cardiac portion.

Biology>Human Physiology>Digestion and Absorption>Digestion of Food

The topic mentions the time taken by milk and egg to get boiled. It also discusses the health issues when the food is not digested properly. It also describes the role of glucose and its taste.

Biology>Human Physiology>Digestion and Absorption>Neural and Hormonal Control of Digestion

This topic explains the neural and hormonal control of digestion. The regulation of gastric motility is explained here in detail. We will also learn about the juices which are secreted in the small intestine.

Biology>Human Physiology>Digestion and Absorption>Absorption and Assimilation of Digested Products and Egestion

The topic briefs on absorption and assimilation processes and the differences between them are explained here. It also explains egestion, which is the process of removing undigested waste products from the body of the organism.

Biology>Human Physiology>Digestion and Absorption>Nutritional and Digestive Disorder

This topic highlights some disorders of the digestive system including protein-energy malnutrition, jaundice, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation and indigestion. It also discusses the causes and preventions of these disorders.