Prebiotics are basically the metabolic fuel for probiotics. Itâs a term that encompasses a number of mostly carbohydrates that are present in vegetables and grains, for instance in wheat, artichokes, legumes, etc.
List and define the 6 main functions of the digestive system: ingestion, movement, digestion (chemical and mechanical), secretion, absorption, and elimination. Ingestion: conscious activity of bringing food and liquid into the digestive system. Movement: occurs by peristalsis (see Q9 for definition of peristalsis).
Chapter 22 The Digestive System 4. The Tongue. ï list the four primary functions of the tongue: ï define lingual frenulum: ï small lingual glands below the epithelium of the tongue produce secretions that contain water, mucus, and the enzyme lingual lipase, which digests lipids.