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Well our mouth has teeth and your teeth help break down the food so you don't choke

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What is the process of the breaking down of food for use as energy buildings materials for your body?

The process of breaking down food to its building blocks is called digestion. We can then absorb the products and use them in our bodies.


Does the mouth absorb?

No, the mouth does not absorb nutrients. Nutrient absorption primarily occurs in the small intestine, where the nutrients from food are broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream for use by the body. The mouth's main function is to begin the process of digestion by breaking down food into smaller pieces through chewing and mixing with saliva.


What is the difference between digestion and egestion?

Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body, while egestion is the process of eliminating undigested food and waste materials from the body. In digestion, nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream, while in egestion, indigestible materials are expelled as feces.


What is the difference between excretion and eyestion?

Excretion is the process of removing waste products from the body, while egestion is the process of expelling undigested food materials from the body. Excretion involves the removal of metabolic waste, such as urine and carbon dioxide, while egestion involves the removal of indigestible materials, such as fiber and cellulose.


What is a solid waste that results from digestion are called?

Solid waste that results from digestion is called feces or stool. It is the byproduct of the body's process of breaking down food for nutrients and eliminating waste materials that cannot be used by the body.