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• Segmentation contractions
  ...e contents of the intestines, aiding in the process of [[digestion]] and [[absorption]] of nutrients. ...the process of becoming smaller or pressed together. In the context of the digestive system, it refers to the contractions that occur in segments along the inte
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• Egestion
  ...hat involves the expulsion of undigested material from a living organism's digestive tract via the anus. ...is essential for maintaining the health and functioning of the organism's digestive system.
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• Gastrointestinal physiology
  ...he [[stomach]], [[intestines]], and other organs involved in digestion and absorption of nutrients. ...ody. This process involves several stages, including ingestion, digestion, absorption, and excretion.
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• Small
  ...d by the [[large intestine]], and is where much of the [[digestion]] and [[absorption]] of food takes place. ...s partially digested food (known as chyme) from the stomach and begins the absorption of nutrients.
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• Digestive enzyme
  == Digestive Enzyme == ...molecules into their smaller building blocks, in order to facilitate their absorption by the body.
  1 KB (189 words) - 05:38, 14 February 2024
• Enterocytes
  ...ntestine]]. They play a crucial role in the absorption of nutrients in the digestive system. ...tes have a brush border of microvilli, which increase the surface area for absorption.
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• Assimilation
  ...y various organs and systems in the body, including the [[Digestive system|digestive system]], the [[Circulatory system|circulatory system]], and the [[Endocrin * [[Absorption (biology)|Absorption]]: The process by which nutrients are taken up by the body's cells.
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• Villus
  ...ojections increase the surface area of the intestine, allowing for greater absorption of nutrients. ...lined with a layer of [[epithelial cells]], which are responsible for the absorption of nutrients. The villi also contain a network of [[capillaries]] and [[lac
  1 KB (204 words) - 20:35, 4 February 2024
• Bile acid
  ...tored in the [[gallbladder]]. It plays a crucial role in the digestion and absorption of [[fat]] and fat-soluble [[vitamin]]s in the [[small intestine]]. ...s. They act as [[detergent]]s to solubilize fats in water and aid in their absorption into the body.
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• Digestive health
  == Digestive Health == ...aɪˈdʒɛstɪv hɛlθ/) refers to the proper functioning and well-being of the [[digestive system]], a group of organs that includes the [[mouth]], [[esophagus]], [[s
  2 KB (242 words) - 06:29, 13 February 2024
• Digestive System
  == Digestive System == The '''Digestive System''' (pronunciation: /dɪˈdʒɛstɪv ˈsɪstəm/) is a group of organ
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• Celiac disease
  ...disease damages the lining of the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food.  ...disease damages the lining of the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food. A person with celiac disease can become malnourishe
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• Digestive enzymes
  == Digestive Enzymes == ...lecules]] into their smaller building blocks, in order to facilitate their absorption by the body.
  2 KB (274 words) - 23:37, 9 February 2024
• Absorb
  ...other substances, such as the absorption of nutrients by the body, or the absorption of drugs into the bloodstream. ...ernal environment, enabling them to reach the cells. For example, in the [[digestive system]], nutrients from food are absorbed by the [[intestine]]s and transp
  2 KB (230 words) - 06:30, 4 February 2024
• Intestinal villi
  ...crease the internal surface area of the intestinal wall thereby increasing absorption of nutrients. ...lli contain a network of [[capillaries]] and [[lacteals]] which aid in the absorption of nutrients and fats respectively.
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• Intestinal tract
  ..., also known as the [[Gastrointestinal Tract]], is a crucial part of the [[Digestive System]] in humans and other animals. ...m the [[Stomach]] to the [[Anus]]. It is responsible for the digestion and absorption of food, as well as the expulsion of waste products. The Intestinal Tract i
  1 KB (199 words) - 22:52, 14 February 2024
• Human gastrointestinal tract
  ...gas-tro-in-tes-ti-nal trakt), also known as the '''digestive tract''', '''digestive system''', or '''gut''', is an organ system within humans and other animals The [[Mouth]] is the first part of the digestive tract. It is where ingestion of food and drink occurs, and where the prelim
  2 KB (294 words) - 23:21, 14 February 2024
• Digestive tube
  == Digestive Tube == The '''Digestive Tube''' (pronounced: di-jes-tiv toob), also known as the [[Alimentary Canal
  2 KB (277 words) - 23:42, 8 February 2024
• Digestive system
  == Digestive System == The '''Digestive System''' (pronunciation: /dɪˈdʒɛstɪv ˈsɪstəm/) is a group of organ
  2 KB (278 words) - 20:39, 9 February 2024
• Jejunoileal bypass
  ...involves bypassing a large portion of the [[small intestine]] to limit the absorption of nutrients and calories, thereby promoting weight loss. ...surgical technique of creating a new pathway for food to pass through the digestive system.
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