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).
Various parts of the digestive tract secrete many enzymes and fluids. This page is a comprehensive list of those secretions, their source, and their functions. 1  Enzymes speed up digestive processes to make digestion faster. 2  Hormones can stimulate digestion, and the release of hormones into the organs.