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- Chapter 13. 1-13. 3 (Bubb) knowledge check Flashcards | Quizlet
Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like They are expelled as solid waste, Digestion, Initiate digestion by tearing, compressing, and moving food within the mouth and more
- What happens to digestive materials that are unable to be absorbed by . . .
Undigested materials that cannot be absorbed in the alimentary canal proceed to the large intestine, where water and some nutrients are absorbed These materials become fecal matter and are stored in the rectum until they are expelled from the body
- What happens to materials that are not absorbed during digestion, and . . .
Materials that are not absorbed during digestion undergo a series of processes in the large intestine before being egested from the body Here’s an overview of what happens to these materials and how they are eliminated:
- Overview of the Digestive System Explained: Definition . . . - Pearson
Any remaining waste that is not absorbed is eliminated from the body as feces Throughout the GI tract, sphincters—circular muscles that act as valves—regulate the flow of food from one organ to the next, ensuring that the contents move in one direction and preventing backflow
- Digestive System Pathway: From Ingestion to Waste Elimination
Explore the journey of food through the digestive system, highlighting key processes from ingestion to waste elimination
- Solved: What happens to digestive materials that are unable to be . . .
They are expelled as solid waste Digestive materials that are unable to be absorbed by the alimentary canal are primarily fiber, dead cells, and other indigestible substances These indigestible materials move through the digestive system and reach the large intestine
- 27. 1: Gastrointestinal Tract Structures and Functions
As digestion progresses through the stomach and small intestine, nutrients and water are absorbed into the bloodstream, leaving behind undigested food particles, bacteria, and waste material
- Understanding the Journey of Unused Food Materials in the Digestive . . .
Unused food materials that are indigestible or non-absorbable eventually make their way to the rectum and are expelled from the body in the form of feces This waste typically consists of undigested fibers, bacteria, cells shed from the lining of the intestines, and other remnants of food materials
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