Here we will have a look at the terms digestion, assimilation and absorbtion.
Villi are finger-like extension into the small intestine. They increase the surface area for absorbtion.
Amylose and amylopectin are two forms of starch. Amylose is broken down to maltose, which can then be absorbed.
Different digestive organs have a different pH and also different digestive enzymes.
The small intestine has several layers.
Erratum: The longitudinal and circular muscles are mistakingly exchanged in this video. The longitudinal muscles are on the outside, the circular inside.
The body has different methods of absorbing food. Here we have a look at these.
Digestive enzymes are specialized to break down different substances. Here we look at the enzames Amylase, Peptidease and Lipase.