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Digestion (Absorption (Bile (Breakdown fats (Stored, Active transport)),…
Digestion
Absorption
Bile
Breakdown fats
Stored
Active transport
Small intestine
villi
Increased SA
Increased absorption of nutrients
Diffusion
Into bloodstream
Water
Sugars
Minerals
Jujnum
Main site of reabsorption
Large intestine
Elimination
Anus
Peistalsis
Liver Absorbed processes
Balances concentrations
Detoxifies wastes/blood
Produces bile + bilirubin
Breakdown heme
Reused from damaged blood cells
Large intestine
Rectum
Peristalsis
Faeces
Anus
Colon
Water
Absorbed into bloodstream
Vitamins
Absorbed into bloodstream
Salts
Absorbed into bloodstream
Physical
Mechanical
Chewing (mastication)
Molar (pre molars)
Crush + grind
Incisor
Tear plants
Canien
Flesh
Saliva
Amylase
Increase SA food
Stomach
Contract + relax
Increase SA of bolus
Oesophagus
Peristalsis
Delivers bolus to stomach
Chemcial
Digestive enzymes
Saliva
Amylase
Stomach
Pepsinogen
Pepsin
HCI
Performs best in acid
Gastric juices + Bolus = Chyme
Water
React with food
With increased SA
Pancreatic juices
Small intestine
Sugars
Carbs
Breakdown organic molecules
Proteins
Triggered by hormones
Released by duodenum