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Some examples of things that are generally considered indigestible by humans include cellulose (a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls), certain types of fibers (such as insoluble fibers), and certain parts of animals that are difficult to break down (such as bones and cartilage). Additionally, some substances like plastic or metals are not meant to be ingested and are indigestible by the human digestive system.
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What type organisms digest cellulose in the intestinal tract of humans?
None. Humans can't digest cellulose. Bacteria in the large intestine can digest some cellulose, creating gas and vitamin K.
Indigestible food is what?
helpful to digestion
What is indigestible for human organism?
as an example: fiber, chitin
What region of the human gut absorbs water from indigestible material?
The colon, or large intestine, is the region of the human gut that absorbs water from indigestible material. The reabsorbed water is then recycled in the body.
What relation do indigestible plant fibers prokaryotes and vitamins have with the digestive system?
These are the contents of the large intestine.
Why is cellulose indigestible?
Cellulose is indigestible to humans because it acts as a hydrophyllic bulking agent to human feces. It is consist of non-starch polysaccharides. Its a soluble fiber, that's why cellulose is indigestible.
What is the ultimate fate of dietary fiber?
Dietary fiber, for humans, is indigestible. Any indigestible materials are excreted out of the body, and fiber is no exception.
Insoluble carbohydrate found in plants and plants products?
Cellulose is indigestible to humans.
What type organisms digest cellulose in the intestinal tract of humans?
None. Humans can't digest cellulose. Bacteria in the large intestine can digest some cellulose, creating gas and vitamin K.
What actors and actresses appeared in Indigestible - 2014?
The cast of Indigestible - 2014 includes: Susie Coston
What is indigestible polysaccharides?
cellulose
Is grass good for you?
No. It's primarily indigestible to humans. Wheatgrass (a type of grass) is eaten as a juice and is considered to be healthy as a detox and a source of many nutrients. But grass eaten like lettuce from the garden isn't particularly healthy because, as already mentioned, it's indigestible to humans, and because humans are not ruminants!!
Why is it important to eat indigestible material?
Because if you don't eat indigestible material you would be eating for a long time.
What is the indigestible waste called that leaves the large intestine?
The indigestible waste that leaves the large intestine is called feces.
What is the base word for indigestible?
digest
What does it mean if something is indigestible?
it is difficulty
Indigestible food is what?
helpful to digestion
