Nutrition in Humans
Students examine the human digestive system and the processes of ingestion, digestion, absorption, and assimilation. The focus is on how complex food is broken down into simple, soluble substances.
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Students examine the human digestive system and the processes of ingestion, digestion, absorption, and assimilation. The focus is on how complex food is broken down into simple, soluble substances.
Key Questions
- What are the main organs of the human digestive system?
- How do physical and chemical digestion differ?
- How are nutrients absorbed and assimilated in the body?
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