Artificial digestion
Artificial Digestion
Artificial digestion (pronunciation: /ɑːr.tɪ.fɪʃ.əl daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/) is a process that replicates the natural digestion process in a laboratory setting. It is often used in scientific research to study the effects of various substances on the digestive system.
Etymology
The term "artificial digestion" is derived from the Latin words "artificium" meaning "craftsmanship, art" and "digestio" meaning "separation, distribution". It was first used in the late 19th century to describe experiments that mimicked the natural digestive process.
Process
Artificial digestion involves the use of enzymes such as pepsin and amylase, and substances such as hydrochloric acid to simulate the conditions in the human stomach and intestines. The process can be used to study the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in the digestive system.
Applications
Artificial digestion is used in a variety of scientific fields, including biochemistry, pharmacology, and nutrition science. It can be used to test the digestibility of foods, the effectiveness of medications, and the impact of various substances on the digestive system.
Related Terms
- In vitro digestion: A type of artificial digestion that is performed outside of a living organism.
- Gastric acid: A key component in the artificial digestion process, used to simulate the conditions in the stomach.
- Digestive enzymes: Proteins that break down food in the digestive system, used in artificial digestion to simulate this process.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Artificial digestion
- Wikipedia's article - Artificial digestion
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