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).
Components: mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas Function: ingests and digests foods, absorbs them into the blood Specific features: -Salivary glands, liver and pancreas are not part of the digestive system but secrete digestive juices into it -The digestive system involves four major processes: 1.