Site where most of Responsible for absorption of water digestion and nutrient absorption takes place Mouth Stomach Esophagus Breaks up food by chewing and uses saliva to chemically digest carbohydrates and lipids With the use of muscles, Passes swallowed food into the stomach mixes food with gastric juices and starts protein digestion Large intestines Small intestines

Site where most of Responsible for absorption of water digestion and nutrient absorption takes place Mouth Stomach Esophagus Breaks up food by chewing and uses saliva to chemically digest carbohydrates and lipids With the use of muscles, Passes swallowed food into the stomach mixes food with gastric juices and starts protein digestion Large intestines Small intestines

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Chapter8: The Digestive System

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Problem 40LE: The lack of adequate saliva due to the absence of or diminished secretions by the salivary glands is...

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