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Eating foods that are rich in fibre such as : oatmeal, bran cereal, berries or dried fruits such as apricots. Also drink lots of water. This helps to break down and flush out toxins. Other things that help digestion include: - regular exercise - slowing down when you eat - give your body a break from bad habits such as smoking, drinking alcohol, sugary foods etc

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What is the nutrients involved in digestion?

Nutrients involved in digestion include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Carbohydrates are broken down into sugars, proteins are broken down into amino acids, and fats are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption and utilization by the body. Additionally, vitamins and minerals play a key role in supporting the digestive process.


Where is the digestion of proteins completed?

The digestion of proteins is completed in the small intestine. Enzymes produced by the pancreas and the small intestine break down proteins into amino acids, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream for distribution to the cells of the body.


What enzyme speeds up the breakdown of proteins in food amylase glucose saliva pepsin?

Pepsin is the enzyme that speeds up the breakdown of proteins in food. It is produced in the stomach and works best in the acidic environment there, helping to digest proteins into smaller peptides. Amylase, on the other hand, is involved in carbohydrate digestion, breaking down starch into sugars like glucose. Saliva contains amylase, but it does not play a role in protein digestion.


The digestion of what type of macromolecule begins in the stomach or abomasum in ruminants?

Protein digestion begins in the stomach or abomasum of ruminants. Pepsin, an enzyme released in the stomach, helps break down proteins into smaller peptides. Further digestion of proteins occurs in the small intestine with the help of enzymes like trypsin and chymotrypsin.


Is your tongue involved in mechanical or chemical digestion?

The tongue is involved in both mechanical and chemical digestion. It helps break down food into smaller pieces through chewing (mechanical digestion) and it also helps mix food with saliva, which contains enzymes that start breaking down carbohydrates (chemical digestion).