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).
Digestive System And Endocrine 1. The Digestive and Endocrine Systems 2. Following the Digestion of a Meal <ul><li> Functions of the Digestive System </li></ul><ul><li>Main function is to disassemble the food you eat into its component molecules s that it can be used as energy (ATP) by your body. </li></ul> 3. All of these organs work together to break down food into simpler compounds that can be absorbed by the body. 4. <ul><li>Steps of Digestion </li></ul><ul><li>1. System takes ingested food & begins moving it through the digestive tract. As food moves it breaks down mechanically and chemically </li></ul><ul><li>2.