answersLogoWhite

0

Digestion is a chemical reaction that takes place in the body, starting from the mouth and ending in the small intestine. It is a long process taking place in a 9m long alimentary canal. Ingestion in the mouth is when the food is taken in, digestion when the food is broken down into simpler molecules, absorption when the digested food is absorbed by the blood, assimilation when the digested food is utilised by the the body and finally, egestion where the unwanted food is excreted out from the body, through the anus. With these processes, there are many other organs in the body which help digestion to take place, some being the liver, pancreas, stomach, small intestine.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Is digestion a synthesis reaction?

Is this reaction an illustration of synthesis or digestion


Is digestion a double decomposition reaction?

Digestion does involve decomposition.


What is an example of reaction?

Digestion


Is the process of digestion is a decomposition reaction?

yes,it is a decomposition reaction.


Is the digestion is combination reaction?

It is decomposition then combination reaction.


Is Digestion of food -endothermic or exothermic reaction?

digestion of food release energy, so it's exothermic reaction


What are the body decomposition reaction?

The most important body decomposition reaction is the digestion of foods.


When protein compounds are catalyzed what do they do to the chemical reaction during digestion?

Neutralize chemical reactions during digestion


What is digestion of starch to glucose by adding water?

Hydrolysis reaction


Can you Classify the following reactions as exothermic or endothermic?

Sure! To classify a reaction as exothermic or endothermic, you need to consider whether it releases or absorbs heat. An exothermic reaction releases energy to the surroundings, typically in the form of heat, causing a temperature increase. An endothermic reaction, on the other hand, absorbs energy from the surroundings, resulting in a temperature decrease. If you provide specific reactions, I can help classify them accordingly.


Describe the chemical reaction that takes place in tahe decay of foods growth of plantd digestion of food?

what is chemical reaction taking place in the delay of foods growth of pro digestion of foods


Which type of reaction is represented the digestion of food in your body?

hydrolysis reactions