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).
î î î. Describe the general function(s) of the digestive system. Identify and describe the five stages of action carried out by the digestive system. Compare and contrast the processes of mechanical digestion and chemical digestion. Describe the 5 principal actions of the digestive system. List all the primary organs of the digestive system and ...