0
Small Intestine.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Where does the majority of protein digestion happen?
Protein mostly gets digested in the stomach, in the stomach is where all the nutrients get sifted like out.
Function of small intestines?
The main function is to digest food as the majority of digestion occurs within the small intestine.
What is the process called when nutrients go from the digestive system and into the bloodstream?
Digestion
What are in organic nutrients?
The primary site of nutrient digestion is the small intestine, but this also takes place to a lesser extent in the stomach and mouth. The small intestine is also where the majority of digested nutrients are absorbed.
Why does digestion occur inside your body?
The digestion of food starts in the mouth where it is masticated. Saliva is added to form a bolus. This is the start of chemical digestion. Salivary Amylase breaks downs carbs. Food then goes down oesophagus ito stomach where digestion continues. The stomach muscles churn the food with hydrochloric acid and lubricates it with mucus. This then forms a substance called chyme. The hydrochloric acid deactivates salivary amylase and neutralises bacteria. There is a lot more to it but just remember that it starts in the mouth.
When does santorum occur in your digestion?
It does not occur during digestion. Santorum occurs inside the bowels usually.
Main function of small intestines?
chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients
What is the pocess of digestion?
Nutrients and energy from the food are absorbed into your body.
What does a frog's small intestine do?
A frog's small intestine is in charge of the majority of its digestion. It helps its body absorb nutrients from food.
How do the digestion and circulation work together?
Digestion turns ingested food into usable nutrients. Circulation carries these nutrients to all body cells.
In which body compartment does carbohydrate digestion not occur?
carbohydrate digestion doesn't occur in the stomach and the large intestine.
Process of taking nutrients from food?
digestion
