Discuss the key mechanical processes involved with the digestion of a food item of your choice.

  • The Digestive Tract
    • Appraise the purpose and components of the digestive system during digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
  • The Mechanical Aspect of Digestion
    • Discuss the key mechanical processes involved with the digestion of a food item of your choice.
  • The Chemical Aspect of Digestion
    • Distinguish the mechanical and chemical digestive processes and discuss the role of enzymes and other gastric fluids in digesting sugar, starch, fiber, fat, and protein.
  • A  Letter From Your Digestive Tract
    • Review the letter on page 92 of your textbook. Assess the correlation between food choices and digestive disorders and explain how to avoid such disorders.